The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica M 35mm f1.2 and the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 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 35-100mm f2.8-4 is the longer of the two lenses at 138mm. The Leica M 35mm f1.2 with a length of 50mm, is 88mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Leica M 35mm f1.2's 65mm 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. Leica M 35mm f1.2 weighs 416g, which means it is 478g (53%) lighter than the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 which has a weight of 894g.
Filter Threads
The Leica M 35mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 has a 86mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica M 35mm f1.2:
And these are the 86mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4:
Lens Mounts
The Leica M 35mm f1.2 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 has the Hasselblad X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II for the Hasselblad X Mount.
Focal Range
Leica M 35mm f1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad 35-100mm f2.8-4 has a focal range of 35-100mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
