The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED 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 PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR with a length of 39mm, is 73mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR'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 DSLR weighs 144g, 81% (636g) lighter than the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED's weight of 780g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Perspective Control Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
PC Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
45mm but while Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR's widest aperture value is
F3.5.