The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 and the Nikon 50mm f1.4D 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. Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Nikon 50mm f1.4D with a length of 43mm, is 85mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 also has a larger diameter of 108mm 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. Nikon 50mm f1.4D weighs 230g, 83% (1170g) lighter than the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50's weight of 1400g.
Filter Threads
The Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Nikon 50mm f1.4D has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 50mm f1.4D:
Lens Mounts
Both the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 and the Nikon 50mm f1.4D 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.
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Nikon 50mm f1.4D's widest aperture value is
F1.4.