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Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S Review

Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S

Main Features

  • 24mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 450g.
  • Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 97mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.25m
  • Max Magnification: 0.15x
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Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S Overview


Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Z Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S is a member of Nikon's S-Line series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
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Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
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Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
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Reasons to Buy Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S



Lens Mount

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Z8, Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z9.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S has a maximum diameter of 78mm and total length of 97mm. It weighs 450g / 15.9 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S and Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S (Nikon Z mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S vs Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S and the Nikon Z 20mm F1.8 S Size and Weight

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters



Focal Range

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S has a fixed focal length of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.


Weather Sealings

The Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon Z8, Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z9.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. 0.15x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon Z 28mm F2.8: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Nikon Z 26mm F2.8: 0.19x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements
  • Nano Crystal
  • Super Integrated coatings

Lens Hood

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

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Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S Lens Hood


Body Colour

Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S is available in Black color.

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Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S Attached to a camera

Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S Alternatives in Nikon Z Mount
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Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements, Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.15X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 450g
Diameter 78mm
Length 97mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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