The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the Nikon 28mm f1.8G 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 28mm f1.8G with a length of 81mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Nikon 28mm f1.8G's 73mm 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 28mm f1.8G weighs 330g, 25% (115g) lighter than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM's weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the Nikon 28mm f1.8G have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 28mm f1.8G has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Nikon 28mm f1.8G 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.