The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 50mm f1.4D and the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR 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 50mm f1.4D is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR with a length of 39mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Nikon 50mm f1.4D's 65mm 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 DSLR weighs 144g, 37% (86g) lighter than the Nikon 50mm f1.4D's weight of 230g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 50mm f1.4D and the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR 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.
Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon 50mm f1.4D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm.
On the other hand, the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 67.5mm.