The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED 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. Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED with a length of 112mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED's 84mm 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.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED 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.
Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Sigma SA, Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
60mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED 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.