Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/3.5 Review

March 30, 2017 | Mark Goldstein |

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/3.5.

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is a new moderate wide-angle prime lens for professionals. Boasting a very fast maximum aperture, the latest coatings, and fast and quiet auto-focusing, the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is the most expensive 35mm Canon prime lens. Read our in-depth Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM review complete with full-size sample images...

Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R

The Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R is an ultra-fast, moderately wide-angle prime lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a classic focal range of 35mm in 35mm terms, is the Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R a worthy addition to the XF lens range? Read our Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R review to find out...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G

The AF-S 35mm f/1.4G from Nikon is a moderate wide-angle lens in the full-frame FX format, or a fast standard prime when mounted on a DX body. The 35mm f/1.4 features 10 optical elements in seven groups with one aspherical lens element and a Rear Focus (RF) system incorporating a Silent Wave Motor which provides smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for $1,799.95 / £1,485.99, read our expert Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G review to find out if it's worth the hefty investment.

Samyang 35mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC

The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is a moderate wide-angle prime lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs. The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 is a much more affordable alternative to the Nikon and Canon equivalents thanks largely to being manual-focus only. Read our in-depth Samyang 35mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC review complete with full-size sample images.

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a moderate wide-angle lens in the full-frame format, or a fast standard prime when mounted on an APS-C body. The 35mm f/1.4 features 13 optical elements in seven groups with one aspherical lens element and a HSM focusing system which provides quiet, smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for £799 / $899, read our expert Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM review to find out if it's a worthy alternative to the Canon, Nikon and Sony equivalents.

Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA

The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA is a premium moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 35mm offers a fast F1.4 maximum aperture, 9-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 an essential lens for your A7/A7R/A7S camera? Read our Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA review to find out...