Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
The Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, premium all-metal build, and fast autofocus. Users praise its versatility for both portrait and landscape photography, with many noting it integrates perfectly with the X2D series cameras. A few minor criticisms include the secondary control ring being underutilized and one report of poor fit, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and clarity
- Premium all-metal build quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile focal length for portrait and landscape
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Secondary control ring underutilized
- One report of poor fit and movement
- Autofocus not significantly better than older lenses
- Difficult to purchase
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised for its excellent sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a fantastic value for amateur photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Many users highlight the impressive image quality at the long end and the effective image stabilization, though some note softness beyond 200mm and noticeable vignetting at full zoom. A few reviewers experienced quality control issues like blurry images or a non-functional focus ring, but the overwhelming consensus is that this lens delivers outstanding performance for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast and silent STM autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
- Effective image stabilization
- Great value for money
Cons
- Softness beyond 200mm
- Noticeable vignetting at full zoom
- Plastic build quality
- Electronic manual focus requires camera power
- Slow maximum aperture (f/5.6 at 250mm)
Scores
Specifications
| Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 38 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 38 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Hasselblad X | Canon EF-S |
| Format | medium-format | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.2★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Strong macro (70th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.