This lens came as a bundle with the NEX7, the single body wasn't available at this time. I never found it much helpful and as soon as the Sony/Zeiss Sonar 24/1.8 was launched this zoom found a new home in a drawer. The price was low but it doesn't count if you're not satisfied with the quality.

solid build

Picture quality: poor sharpness and resolution; Slow open blend

Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL1855

i experienced with silver and black Versions - the black ones are by far better - optical (but only with Nex 7) - maybe selected. it's not very small but I like it a lot more then my new 16-50 mm pancake.

solid; good hood; sharp in black version

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