The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C and the Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro 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 120mm F3.5 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C with a length of 72mm, is 78mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C and Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C and the Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro 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. Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C weighs 370g, which means it is 600g (61%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro which has a weight of 970g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro has the Hasselblad X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Hasselblad X2D II , Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II for the Hasselblad X Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30mm .
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 120mm.
