While you usually don't really need a fast AF on such a lens, it is perfectly fine regarding speed as well as noise level. A still unusual feature on an ultra-wide lens is an optical image stabilizer.

All the reviewers rave about this lens and justifiably so. The image quality is excellent.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight; Quick Focus; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

A really great lens, just about worth the cost. I've been using it for landscapes and it's been good. It's a little soft in parts but I'm still trying to figure out at what focal length and aperture this occurs at.

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Very quick delivery; PERFECT

Bought this for my A6000 and have been amazed at the clarity it produces and with the added benefits that it also fits my A7 11 win win situation .the first night of using it my photo was taken by the Herald newspaper in Scotland the very next day as the photo of the day and I was very pleased with...

What a wonderful lens. Amazing focol length. Great stabilitzation. Great color. Beuatiful results. Anyone with a Nex must buy try this lens to know what they are missing. This is a gem. It is worth the money for the results. I was going to wait for a wide angle prime a bit longer.

Great for APS-C, and now that the A7RII drops to "only" 18MP in crop mode, it works well on that camera too! Awesome travel lens for a small kit. Sharp, bright, and very well made. Go wide, buy it!

one of the best Nex-Lenses so far. I have tested it against Panasonic 7-14 mm an different other ww-zooms. feels solid, no massive distortions - great lens.

sharp; small; feels solid; good hood; black

large hood; not cheap

"Why would you buy another ""Sony Zoom"" lens if you already have the 16-50mm kit lens Because this one is not just any, zoom lens. It is the best wide angle zoom lens, Sony ever made for the NEX / Alpha APS-C cameras.

Great UWA choice to throw into a travel kit. Excellent image quality and smooth controls!

Very compact lens to fit in with a travel kit Very sharp out 3/4 of way to edges Great OSS function combines with the A6500 in body

Expensive lens