The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 with a length of 24mm, is 68mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8's 70mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 26mm F2.8 weighs 125g, which means it is 320g (71%) lighter than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.