Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
What Buyers Say
Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm
The Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, solid metal build, and fast autofocus. Users praise its versatility for portraits and landscapes, though some note the secondary ring is not universally liked and one report mentions a fit issue. Overall, it is considered a worthy investment for medium-format photographers.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and clarity
- Solid metal build with premium feel
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile focal length for portraits and landscapes
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Secondary ring not universally liked
- Fit issue reported (loose movement)
- Autofocus not significantly better than earlier lenses
- Not easy to purchase
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 Fisheye DG DN Art Lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its exceptional image quality, fast autofocus, and stellar performance for astrophotography. Users note it is heavy and large, but consider the trade-off worthwhile for the unique fisheye perspective. A few practical concerns include limited bag compatibility and the lack of filter options.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent for astrophotography
- Unique fisheye perspective
- Great build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Limited bag compatibility
- No front filter thread
- Expensive
- Not for everyone
Scores
Specifications
| Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm | Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| Coating | Aspherical | Front Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Hasselblad X | Sony E |
| Format | medium-format | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | internal autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 385 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.4 | 1:7.9 |
Pros & Cons
Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
