The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S and the Rokinon 24mm f1.4 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. Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S weighs 450g, which means it is 130g (22%) lighter than the Rokinon 24mm f1.4 which has a weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Rokinon 24mm f1.4 has a 77mm 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 Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Rokinon 24mm f1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Rokinon 24mm f1.4 has the Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX3000 for the Samsung NX Mount.
Rokinon 24mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Rokinon 24mm f1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
