The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless 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. Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Sigma 56mm F1.4 C with a length of 60mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C's 67mm 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 Mirrorless weighs 272g, 2% (8g) lighter than the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C's weight of 280g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is also available in Nikon Z mount.
Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm.