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 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. Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD with a length of 92mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD's 80mm 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. Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD weighs 520g, which means it is 260g (33%) lighter than the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED which has a weight of 780g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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.
Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF 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 Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED's widest aperture value is
F2.8.