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What is the best budget-friendly lens for Sony full-frame cameras?

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I just spent way too much on a used A7III and now I'm basically broke but I need a lens for my trip to Chicago next month. I keep seeing people recommend the Sony 50mm f1.8 since it's the cheapest but then I read a bunch of reviews saying the autofocus is super loud and slow as hell which sounds like a nightmare for street stuff. I looked at the Tamron 28-75 too but even used those are way over my 350 dollar limit right now. It's so annoying finally having the body but no glass. Are there any other hidden gems or maybe some third party stuff like Samyang that actually works well without breaking the bank...


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TLDR: Buy the Samyang AF 35mm f2.8 FE. In my experience, the Sony 50mm f1.8 is way too unreliable for street photography because of the slow focus hunting. I have used this Samyang for years and it is plenty fast for Chicago. It easily fits your $350 budget and is a solid, reliable piece of glass.


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