What is the best budget prime lens for Sony ZV-E10?

Question

I am honestly so fed up with the kit lens that came with my ZV-E10. Like seriously I spent all this money on a dedicated vlogging camera and half the time my iPhone 14 looks better in low light because the aperture on this 16-50mm thing is a total joke. I tried filming a video for my channel last night in my apartment here in Chicago and even with my ring light on it was so grainy and just flat out disgusting looking... i almost just deleted the whole project out of pure frustration. I really need something that actually gives me that nice blurry background (bokeh I think?) and doesnt make everything look like it was shot on a potato the second the sun goes down. I am looking for a prime lens because people keep saying they are sharper but I am on a super tight budget since I just dropped all my savings on the camera body itself. I have got maybe $250 max to spend right now which I know isn't much for glass but there has to be something better than this plastic kit lens. I am mostly doing talking head stuff and some occasional street shots so it needs to be wide enough that my face isnt filling the whole frame. What is the absolute best budget prime lens for the ZV-E10 that wont make me regret buying into the Sony system?

SilkRoad · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately I had some issues with cheap glass early on and it was honestly pretty disappointing. It was a mess. Thought I could save some cash but I just got blurry footage and missed focus. If you want to keep it safe on that budget:

TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 AF

Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE They arent as good as the expensive stuff but way better than the kit lens. Just keep an eye on the autofocus speed.

tank_zyOi · Answer

Unfortunately, I had issues with cheap manual primes when I first started... they werent as good as expected for fast movements and I missed focus constantly. It was a total mess.

get the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 AF Sony E-mount

prioritize autofocus for vlogging Tbh, it is the only way to get decent bokeh cheap.

Jameskak · Answer

> I am honestly so fed up with the kit lens that came with my ZV-E10. Oh man, I totally feel your pain! That kit lens is honestly such a drag and makes a great camera look so mediocre. You really need to look into the Sigma prime lineup! They are absolute game changers for the ZV-E10 and will fix that grainy low-light issue immediately. Seriously, just pick up any wide-angle prime from them that fits your budget and you will be blown away by how much better your footage looks. I remember when I first swapped my kit lens for a dedicated prime, the difference was actually insane. The background blur is just fantastic and it makes everything look so professional! Dont give up on the Sony system yet, it gets way better once you get some real glass on there. Sigma glass is basically magic for these sensors and it stays pretty affordable too!