The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z and the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA 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. Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z is the longer of the two lenses at 85mm. The Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA with a length of 66mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z and Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z and the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA Size and Weight 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 CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA weighs 225g, 37% (135g) lighter than the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z's weight of 360g.
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has a 49mm 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 Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA:
Lens Mounts
The Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
