yo, i feel u on that FX30 crop... its actually so frustrating how much the Active Stabilization kills the field of view. basically you lose even more room on an already tight sensor, right?? honestly, i was pretty disappointed with the Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G. it costs like $750 and the f/4 aperture is just not as good as expected when it gets dark. i guess i expected more for the price. for your situation, i would suggest the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 instead. its much better for the money at about $500 and that f/1.8 is LITERALLY a lifesaver for vlogging. but if u really wanna save cash, look at the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 E. its usually under $350 and the AF is decent enough for walk-and-talks, plus its super light. gl!!

Before I give advice, are you shooting strictly handheld or using a rig? Quick tip: Since ur looking for value, look at the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 E because it’s way cheaper than Sony’s glass and still handles low light pretty well. Just be careful with the crop cuz it might feel tight for walk-and-talks! peace

saw this and had to jump in. that fx30 crop is brutal once you flip on active stabilization, basically turns a wide lens into a standard one. you might want to consider the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD instead of the sony pz.

• the tamron has constant f/2.8 which kills the sony pz f/4 for low light, and honestly, the image quality feels a bit punchier to me.
• be careful with the weight tho... its around 335g so it might get heavy after 20 minutes of walk-and-talk compared to the tiny primes.
• make sure to check out the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 STM if you do lots of night stuff. at f/1.4 you can keep your iso way lower, but 13mm gets pretty tight with the active crop (it ends up around 24mm equivalent). i would suggest trying the tamron first because that f/2.8 is such a sweet spot for versatility without being too bulky... just keep an eye on your forearm strength haha.

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So, i get the struggle with the FX30 crop. Since it's a Super 35 sensor, Active Stabilization basically turns a wide lens into a standard one real fast. In my experience, you gotta prioritize optical reliability over extreme range. Over the years, I've tried many setups, and for a professional "walk-and-talk" rig, I recommend:

* Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E: This is the sweet spot. Its the lightest f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom out there and the AF is incredibly snappy.
* Sony GP-VPT2BT Wireless Shooting Grip: Using a grip is honestly essential to gain back some distance you lose from the crop.

The Sigma gives you that extra 1mm at the wide end compared to the 11mm prime mentioned earlier, which is actually a huge deal when every pixel counts. Plus, f/2.8 is way more versatile than f/4 for indoor shots. Just be careful with distortion at 10mm... keep ur face centered!