The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR and the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless 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. Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless with a length of 65mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless's 73mm 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. Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless weighs 272g, 67% (573g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR's weight of 845g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR and the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm.