Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
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
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its excellent optical performance, sturdy yet lightweight build, and fast autofocus. Users highlight its versatility as a workhorse zoom for both photo and video, with particular appreciation for the linear focus mode on compatible cameras. A few note the shallow depth of field is limited due to the Micro Four Thirds system, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent optical performance
- Sturdy yet lightweight build
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Versatile zoom range
- Linear focus mode for video
Cons
- Limited shallow depth of field
- Focus-by-wire system not linear
- No built-in gear ring for cine use
- Slight chromatic aberration in high contrast
Scores
Specifications
| Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| Coating | Aspherical | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Hasselblad X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | medium-format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | internal autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.4★ | 0.21x |
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)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.