The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f1.8G and the Lensbaby Burnside 35 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 35mm f1.8G is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Lensbaby Burnside 35 with a length of 70mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 35mm f1.8G also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Lensbaby Burnside 35's 70mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 35mm f1.8G weighs 305g, which means it is 69g (18%) lighter than the Lensbaby Burnside 35 which has a weight of 374g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 35mm f1.8G has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Lensbaby Burnside 35 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 35mm f1.8G:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Lensbaby Burnside 35:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 35mm f1.8G and the Lensbaby Burnside 35 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Nikon 35mm f1.8G is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
Lensbaby Burnside 35 is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Lensbaby Burnside 35's widest aperture value is
F2.8.