The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX and the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S 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. Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S with a length of 97mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S's 78mm 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. Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S weighs 450g, 19% (106g) lighter than the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX's weight of 556g.
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX and the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX is also available in the Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
