Im trying to pick up a prime lens for street photography on my a6400 but honestly Im going in circles here. I saw a ton of people raving about the Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS because of the stabilization, but then I read a few threads saying the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is way sharper and better for low light. Im living in London so the weather is usually pretty gloomy and gray, which is why I want something fast. My budget is around 300 to 400 quid and I need something by next month for a trip. Is that Sigma really worth losing the stabilization for? Or should I just get the 35mm and deal with being a bit softer...
Forget the stabilization, just grab the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary. The glass sharpness is superior and that f/1.4 aperture is a game changer for gloomy London light. Seriously.
Been thinking about your dilemma! Are you shooting mostly candid faces or architecture? If you want insane detail, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is unbeatable for the price. Absolute beast.
Honestly, I used to obsess over stabilization too, but for street stuff, you really want that aperture. Living in London means you are gonna be shooting in dim alleys or pubs half the time, so the extra light you get with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a life saver.
- The Sigma is honestly just way sharper than the Sony prime.
- You can always bump your ISO a bit on the a6400 to make up for the lack of OSS, but you cant add depth of field back if your lens is too slow.
- Be careful though, the Sigma doesnt have stabilization, so keep your shutter speed up if you have shaky hands. I would suggest grabbing the Sigma and spending the extra cash on a decent wrist strap. It is a total game changer for candid shots.
