So I finally pulled the trigger on the Sony a7C II after months of debating and I'm honestly obsessed with how small it is but now I'm hitting a wall with lenses. I'm heading out to Tokyo in about three weeks for a big solo trip and I really want to stick to a single wide prime for street stuff because I want to travel light - literally just one camera and one lens in a small sling bag. I've been doing a ton of reading and keep seeing the Sony 24mm f/2.8 G mentioned as the perfect companion because of the size. It looks amazing on the body and keeps that rangefinder vibe going but I'm super worried about the f/2.8 aperture. I plan on doing a lot of night shooting around Shinjuku and Golden Gai where the alleys are super dark and I'm not sure if f/2.8 is gonna cut it or if I'll just end up with a bunch of noisy shots.

Then I started looking at the 35mm f/1.8 which is obviously faster but then I'm like is 35mm even wide enough for those tight streets? Some people say 35mm is the classic street focal length but when I look at 24mm shots they just seem more immersive for that urban feel. I also saw some stuff about the Samyang 24mm f/1.8 which is cheaper and faster but I've read so many horror stories about their quality control and getting a "bad" copy that I'm scared to risk it right before a big trip. My budget is around 700ish bucks maybe a bit more if it's really worth it. I just want something sharp that feels balanced on the compact a7C II frame without being a giant brick. Should I just suck it up and get the 24mm G and rely on the IBIS or is there something else I'm missing that hits that sweet spot for wide-angle street work?