Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is recommended.

For low-light street photography on the Sony a6000, the Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS offers a classic 52.5mm equivalent focal length, optical stabilization, and compactness, making it ideal for handheld shooting.

I am totally with you on the frustration part. It is honestly the worst... I have been there so many times where I am just staring at a blurry mess on the screen while a perfect moment walks away. It makes you want to quit photography for the night tbh. The a6000 sensor is just such a struggle once the light dips, it is basically a fight every single time and it really hurts the creativity when you cant trust the gear. Since you are looking for that specific 35mm equivalent, neither the 30mm nor the 35mm lenses mentioned really fit that classic wide street look. You really should look at the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary. It is probably the most reliable performer for this body because that f/1.4 aperture is basically a necessity to keep the ISO from exploding. If you want something that feels more premium and reliable in terms of build, the Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is a total tank. It is pricey but the reliability and colors are legit. Whatever you do, skip that 18-105mm f/4 for night stuff... on an a6000, f/4 is basically unusable for handheld street work once it gets dark.

TIL! Thanks for sharing

> Does the Sony 18-105mm f/4 offer a viable alternative despite its narrower aperture? Just found this thread and man, I feel your pain. Honestly, that f/4 on the Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS is a total nightmare for low-light street work... you are basically forcing the ISO into territory where the luminance noise just eats every bit of detail. Its so disappointing because the focal range is great, but the actual output is just a grainy mess. The math for a true 35mm equivalent on APS-C puts you right at 23mm or 24mm, but unfortunately the a6000 sensor just doesnt have the dynamic range to handle those deep shadows. I tried a DIY setup with a manual lens and an adapter to see if I could bypass the AF hunting issues, but the focus peaking on that old EVF is so unreliable in dim light that it was basically useless. I even looked into the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 AF for that classic field of view, but the hardware limitations of the camera itself are just exhausting. Even with f/1.4, you are fighting against a processor that just cant keep up with the data throughput needed for tracking in the dark. Its a constant battle and it really sucks when you miss a perfect candid frame because the gear is just... struggling. Its just a shame because the form factor is so perfect for street, but the performance just isnt where it needs to be anymore.

Honestly, shooting low light with the a6000 can be so incredibly frustrating sometimes. Even with a fast prime, that old sensor starts showing its age the second the sun goes down. I have missed so many great shots because the autofocus just hunts and hunts in the shadows while my ISO is already screaming at 3200. Its basically a constant battle every time I go out after dark, ngl. Kinda makes me want to throw the thing sometimes lol, especially when you see how much better the newer bodies handle noise. Anyway, if you are trying to save some cash while dealing with this:

• Look for a used Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary instead of buying new, that extra bit of light over f/1.8 is honestly a lifesaver on this older body.
• Try using manual focus with focus peaking when the AF starts acting up in the dark.