The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 50mm f1.4G and the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW 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. HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Nikon 50mm f1.4G with a length of 54mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Nikon 50mm f1.4G's 74mm 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 50mm f1.4G weighs 290g, which means it is 620g (68%) lighter than the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW which has a weight of 910g.
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 50mm f1.4G has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW has the Pentax KAF3 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF3 Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
