Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
Hasselblad
41 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Build quality 5
Autofocus performance 4
Versatility 3
Portability 3
Integration with camera 3
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Macro
Portrait
Specifications
| Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm | Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 38 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 38 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Hasselblad X | Canon RF |
| Format | medium-format | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.2★ | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm0.007score per dollar
vs
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM0.190score per dollar
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM offers 27.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
