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 Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z 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 Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z with a length of 87mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z's 69mm 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 24-105mm F4-7.1 weighs 350g, which means it is 20g (5%) lighter than the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z which has a weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z 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 Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z 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.
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 Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
