Nikon

NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S

A solid mid-range camera lense for photographers and content creators, leading with f/1.8.

68/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
f/1.8Nikon ZFull-framePrimemulti-focusing system
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Why we rate it

  • Internal focusing
  • Weather sealed
  • Fluorine coating
  • No constant aperture (zoom)
  • No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile

Where the NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S wins and loses

Scored against the camera lenses class
FocusingDesignControls878787
Focusing
87
Design and build
87
Controls
87
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Mount and format

MountNikon Z
FormatFull-frame

Optics

Focal length min24 mm
Focal length max24 mm
Lens typePrime
Max aperturef/1.8
Max aperture (f-number)1.8

Focusing

Min focus distance0.25
Autofocus motormulti-focusing system
Internal focusingYes

Design and build

Weather sealedYes
Fluorine coatingYes

Controls

Aperture ringYes
Customisable control ringYes
AF/MF switchYes

More specs

Aperture min1.8

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Head to head

NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S

Highlighted cell = better in that row
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NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 SNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
 NikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 SThis pageNikonNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Overall score68 /100Better54 /100
Max aperturef/1.8f/4
MountNikon ZNikon Z
FormatFull-frame
Who it's for

Is the NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 68/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S?

Its internal focusing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0?

The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 scores 69/100 versus this one at 68/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.