Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
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
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 38 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 38 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Hasselblad X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | medium-format | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear stepping motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.2 | 1:4.8 |
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)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.