The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 90mm F3.2 and the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 90mm F3.2 weighs 619g, which means it is 231g (27%) lighter than the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS which has a weight of 850g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 90mm F3.2 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad XCD 90mm F3.2:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad XCD 90mm F3.2 has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II for the Hasselblad X Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Hasselblad XCD 90mm F3.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm.
On the other hand, the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 120mm.
