Hasselblad XCD 2,8-4/35-100E vs Hasselblad XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8–4 on the XCD 2,8-4/35-100E, against f/3.5–4.5 on the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75.
- Closest focus: 0.40 m on the XCD 2,8-4/35-100E, against 0.42 m on the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75.
- Max magnification: 0.25× on the XCD 2,8-4/35-100E, against 0.15× on the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75.
- Weight: 894 g on the XCD 2,8-4/35-100E, against 1,115 g on the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75.
XCD 2,8-4/35-100E or XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75: which should you buy?
Choose the XCD 2,8-4/35-100E for its maximum aperture, closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On published specs the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75 leads the XCD 2,8-4/35-100E nowhere; buy it for its price, its handling or the lenses you already own.
On paper the XCD 2,8-4/35-100E wins more rows (4 to 0); if the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $4,599 new | $3,599 new $2,695 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 36–97mm | 35.9–73.1mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28–77mm equivalent | 28–58mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8–4 (best) | f/3.5–4.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Made for | Medium format | Medium format |
| Elements / groups | 16 / 13 | 15 / 13 |
| Aperture blades | — | — |
| Closest focus | 0.40 m (best) | 0.42 m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× (best) | 0.15× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Stepping motor) | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | No | — |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 894 g (best) | 1,115 g |
| Diameter × length | 90 × 133 mm | — |
| Filter thread | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.