The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 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 21mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM with a length of 92mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM's 75mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM weighs 445g, which means it is 155g (25%) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 which has a weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 has the Hasselblad X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Hasselblad X2D, Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Hasselblad X1D for the Hasselblad X Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm.