The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO and the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX 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. Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO with a length of 78mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO'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. Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO weighs 375g, which means it is 185g (33%) lighter than the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX which has a weight of 560g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO and the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX 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.
Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO is also available in the Sony E mount.
Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX is also available in Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX 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.
