The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 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 45mm F3.5 is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 with a length of 45mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025's 58mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Size and Weight 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 50mm f1.4 2025 weighs 417g, which means it is 58g (12%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 which has a weight of 475g.
Filter Threads
The Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5:
Lens Mounts
The Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 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 50mm f1.4 2025 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm.
