Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF vs Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Meike 24mm f/1.4 has a newer design. Sony 24mm f/1.4 is 105 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF is a 24mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a 24mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF 
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF better than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM?
- Newer design (2025 vs 2018)
Why is the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM better than the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF?
- 105 g lighter (445 g vs 550 g)
- 13 mm shorter (92.4 mm vs 105 mm long)
- Focuses 4 cm closer (0.24 m vs 0.28 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 72 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF | Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 550 g | 445 g (15.7 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 105 x 79 mm | 75.4 mm (diameter) x 92.4 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m | 0.24 m (0.79 ft) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.17x |
| Image stabilization | No | No (relies on in-body stabilization) |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes (dust and moisture resistant) |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (with de-click switch) |
| Aperture blades | — | 11 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 15 elements / 12 groups | 13 elements in 10 groups, including 2 XA and 3 ED elements |
| Filter size | 72 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2025 | 2018 |
| Price | $589 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Sony
- 105 × 79 mm
- 92.4 × 75.4 mm
The Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF is 13 mm longer and 105 g heavier than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM.
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Sample frames
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF or the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM?
- The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM weighs 445 g, 105 g less than the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF (550 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF or the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM?
- The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM focuses down to 0.24 m, against 0.28 m for the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF.
- Do the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF or the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 24 mm f/1.4 AF or the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
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