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 55mm F2.5 V 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 55mm F2.5 V is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 with a length of 45mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025's 58mm 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 55mm F2.5 V weighs 372g, 10% (45g) lighter than the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025's weight of 417g.
Filter Threads
The Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V:
Lens Mounts
The Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V 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 55mm F2.5 V is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm.
