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 Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 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 Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8's 74mm 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. Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 weighs 310g, 44% (246g) lighter than the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX's weight of 556g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L 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 Panasonic S 24mm F1.8's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
