The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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. Meike 55mm f1.4 AF weighs 286g, which means it is 214g (42%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S which has a weight of 500g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is also available in the Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
