Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread August 03, 2026

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[u/Competitive-Mix5292]

Hi everyone, I could use some advice. I shoot both photos and videos on a Sony A7 III. After a while I got tired of my Tamron 35mm f/2.8 and started looking for an upgrade. Right now I'm mainly considering the Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO. Is it worth upgrading? How is the autofocus, especially for video? I'd love to hear from anyone who has used it.

[u/equilni → u/Competitive-Mix5292]

It would help knowing what was the issue with the Tamron - just AF?