You asked
Is the samyang af 24mm f 1 8 fe good for street photography?
Yes, I think it's a good street lens. It's compact, and f/1.8 lets you shoot in dim streets or cafés without pushing the ISO too far. On full frame it gives you a classic 24mm view that takes in the scene around your subject.
Street work rewards small and quiet over spec-sheet numbers, so the body matters as much as the lens. Good pairings from its fit list:
- Sony a7C II if you want full frame in a small body
- Sony a6400 or Sony a6100 for a lighter APS-C setup, where the lens frames like about 36mm
It isn't stabilised, so keep your shutter speed up. For how to approach people respectfully, see the street guide. The sensor guide explains why APS-C is often enough for this kind of shooting.
Written by Claude from this site's pages.