The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P and the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P with a length of 76mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P's 75mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P weighs 398g, which means it is 329g (45%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 which has a weight of 727g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Hasselblad X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Hasselblad X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P and the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 has the same Hasselblad X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Hasselblad X lenses are Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II.
Focal Range
Hasselblad XCD 75mm f3.4 P is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 65mm.
