Nikon NIKKOR Z 20119 24mm

★★★★★ 4.6 (170)

The bright f/1.7 maximum aperture and 24mm focal length (36mm full-frame equivalent) make this lens a standout for low-light shooting and creating distinct subject separation from backgrounds. Its compact, 136g build combined with weather sealing offers exceptional portability and durability that belies its affordable positioning. This lens is best for APS-C Z-mount photographers wanting a lightweight, everyday walk-around prime for street scenes and environmental portraits.

Focal length 24mm
Aperture f/11
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 136 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20119 24mm lens
73 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong macro (92th percentile) 92th
  • Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th

Cons

  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 6 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 5 reviews (approx. date)1216245Q3 '23Q1 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
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Based on 21 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.7
Bokeh 49.9
Build 96.4
Macro 91.7
Optical 64.1
Aperture 59.4
Versatility 34.1
Social Proof 83
Stabilization 35.6

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type prime
Focal Length Min 24
Focal Length Max 24
Elements 9
Groups 8
Aspherical Elements 2
ED Elements 2
Coating Nano-coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/11
Min Aperture f/1.7
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7

Build

Mount Nikon Z
Format APS-C
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs
Filter Thread 46

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 119
Max Magnification 1:5.26

vs Competition

Spec Nikon NIKKOR Z 20119 24mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Canon RF 3682C002
Focal Length 24mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-200mm 50mm 15-35mm
Max Aperture f/11 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/1.8 f/2.8
Mount Nikon Z Sony E Fujifilm X L-Mount Panasonic Sigma L Canon RF
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true false true false true
Weight (g) 136 615 92 413 297 840
AF Type Autofocus HLA VXD linear motor Autofocus STM Nano USM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom macro prime zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20119 24mm 54.749.996.491.764.159.434.18335.6
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.783.95886.598.876.699.68399.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 9874.796.388.473.676.699.28380.5
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.777.573.989.590.971.195.675.499.4
Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare 85.495.871.396.257.292.934.149.980.5
Canon RF 3682C002 Compare 93.885.941.833.189.983.576.198.296.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥54,971 1 offers across 1 retailers
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¥54,971

Usage Scores

Macro (73.9)Overall (72.7)Budget (64.6)Street (68.6)Travel (67.5)Portrait (59.7)Landscape (65.6)Professional (67.6)Video Cinema (58.2)Wildlife Sports (59.9)

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