Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
Tamron SP F045 35mm
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
Tamron SP F045 35mm
The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, bright aperture, and beautiful bokeh. Users praise its optical performance, often preferring it over native Nikon and Canon alternatives. A few concerns about compatibility with mirrorless adapters and minor chromatic aberration are noted, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Bright f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Bulky with mirrorless adapter
- Heavy for mirrorless use
- Minor chromatic aberration wide open
- Compatibility issues with FTZ adapter
- No image stabilization
Scores
Specifications
| Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm | Tamron SP F045 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 38 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 38 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | BBAR-G2 Coating, Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Hasselblad X | Nikon F |
| Format | medium-format | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear stepping motor★ | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.2 | 1:5 |
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)
Tamron SP F045 35mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron SP F045 35mm offers 13.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
