Ive been shooting for ages mostly doing landscape work with my trusty 24-105 G lens but man its just too big for the street. I recently switched over to an A7C because I wanted something smaller for my trip to Tokyo in three weeks but now Im stuck on which prime to actually commit to. I tried using a 35mm f/1.8 but it felt a bit too wide when things got busy, but then I worry a 50mm is gonna be too tight for those narrow alleys. I also keep hearing people rave about the 40mm G lens since its so tiny but the f/2.5 aperture kind of scares me since I do a lot of night shooting under the neon lights. Im looking to spend maybe $700ish max. I thought I knew what I liked but actually being out there in the crowd changed my perspective on focal lengths totally. Should I just go for the classic 35 or is there some magic in those weird middle focal lengths like the 40 that Im missing out on for the Sony system?
Honestly I would suggest being careful with that f/2.5 for Tokyo nights because those alleys get dark fast. You might want to consider:
- Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE since it hits that sweet spot between 35 and 50 and handles low light well.
- Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary which is built like a tank and super reliable. Just dont forget to check the focus speed before committing tho!
