Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S vs Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for wide-angle and astrophotography — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S	Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX
Focal length	20mm	24mm
Max aperture	f/1.8	f/1.4
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S (20mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX (24mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S | Premium Large Aperture 20mm Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA Model

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Meike 24mm F1.4 AF Ultra Wide Angle Full Frame STM Lens for Nikon Z Mount

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S and the Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S is 20mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX is 24mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S or the Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX?
The Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S and Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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