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 PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED 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 PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM with a length of 92mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM's 75mm 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. Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM weighs 445g, which means it is 285g (39%) lighter than the Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED which has a weight of 730g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED's widest aperture value is
F3.5.