The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro 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 Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro with a length of 93mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 74mm.
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 24-105mm F4-7.1 weighs 350g, which means it is 54g (13%) lighter than the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro which has a weight of 404g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has a 58mm 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 Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro is also available in Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 has a focal range of 24-105mm and
4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4 - 168mm.
On the other hand, the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
