Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
Hasselblad
39 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 38 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 38 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Hasselblad X-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | medium-format | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.2★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Hasselblad XCD Lens 38mm0.011score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 10.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 19 specs.
