The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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. Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR with a length of 39mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD also has a larger diameter of 80mm 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, 73% (396g) lighter than the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD's weight of 540g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR is also available in Fujifilm X , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
45mm but while Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR's widest aperture value is
F3.5.