The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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 Z 50mm F1.8 S with a length of 87mm, is 19mm 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 Z 50mm F1.8 S's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW Size and Weight 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 Z 50mm F1.8 S weighs 415g, which means it is 495g (54%) lighter than the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW which has a weight of 910g.
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z 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 ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z 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 but while Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
