The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX 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 Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX with a length of 83mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8's 81mm 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 65mm F2.8 weighs 727g, 14% (123g) lighter than the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX's weight of 850g.
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 Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX 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 Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II.
Focal Range
Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 65mm.
