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, 72% (376g) lighter than the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD's weight of 520g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF 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.