Check out the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 STM - it's around $429 and offers a wider field than the Sigma without being as bulky. Seriously, the best budget vlogger prime tbh.

sooo i totally get the weight concern - the Sigma is a total tank on that tiny body lol. Here's what I recommend for ur budget: - Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 E: basically the best value. It's super light, fits the $400 range, and the AF is snappy for vlogging.
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: honestly amazing quality but way too heavy for long handheld sessions imo. definately go with the Samyang if u want to keep it lightweight!

Yeah, definitely agree on the weight thing. The bigger f/1.4 primes can feel pretty unbalanced on the ZV-E10, which totally defeats the purpose of a compact setup for vlogging, tbh. I think the market for APS-C primes has really diversified lately. You've got these incredible third-party options like Sigma and Samyang pushing the limits on aperture and value, which is great, but sometimes they miss the mark on pure portability for smaller bodies. Sony's own lineup, on the other hand, can feel a bit segmented – either really premium G lenses or sometimes older, less exciting options. So, if you're really prioritizing lightweight and compact *and* AF, but maybe don't need *extreme* wide-angle all the time for handheld, you could look at something like the Sony E 20mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens. It's not as fast for bokeh as some of the f/1.4 options, or as wide as the 11mm, but it's ridiculously tiny and light. Like, you almost forget it's there. It's around $350-$400, so it fits the budget, and the AF is pretty decent. For talking heads or if you're not *always* at arm's length, it could be a really practical all-rounder that won't strain your wrist. Just a thought if you're open to something a bit different from the super-wide gang.

For your situation, APS-C wide-angles always force a compromise. Front-heavy setups like the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E unfortunately ruin balance, while the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 Lens has distracting edge distortion. Try these:
- Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G Lens
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 Lens The 15mm G is the only professional choice that didn't disappoint me. Everything else is a compromise tho. gl

Honestly, I totally agree with the points about weight distribution. When you are building your own DIY vlogging rig on a body as small as the ZV-E10, having a front-heavy setup basically ruins the ergonomics and can even strain the mount during long days in the field. I have been doing my own gear maintenance and rigging for years, and I always tell people to focus on the lens ecosystem and self-serviceability rather than just one specific spec sheet.

• Just stick with any of the modern Sony glass if you want that perfect native communication for active stabilization and internal correction.
• Go with the Sigma lineup if you prefer that specific sharpness and plan on doing your own firmware tweaks and micro-adjustments at home.
• Look for brands that offer a dedicated USB dock so you can calibrate the motor speeds yourself. Basically, you want something that you can service and update on your own workbench without sending it back to a professional service center every time there is a system update. As long as you stay within those major brands, you can pretty much find a focal length that works for your room setup without making the whole thing feel like a lead brick.