SAL1680Z
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Good "walk around" lens
This is a very good zoom lens for general use in an APS-C camera. I've had mine for 5 years and haven't had any problems at all. It's almost always been on my camera and never disappointed. I've used it at weddings, sporting events, indoors, outdoors, you name it. It's not quite a professional lens, but it costs less that half as much as a Zeiss 24-70, which I use on my A99. It also weighs half as much and is considerably smaller. It's a perfect match size wise for my A65 or A700.
June 11, 2013
Carl Zeiss quailty
It's a good zoom lens. 16mm is certainly wider than 24mm. As a result, you get more in your shot. It's enough for establishing shots. If the aperture was 2.8, it would be a perfect lens. But the price would not be the same.
March 17, 2013
Use as Primary Lens
I have had this lens for about a year, and find it is the lens on the camera almost all the time.
December 16, 2012
No Manual Focus after 3 Years
After 3 years of very light use the manual focus stopped working, seems to be a common problem. Check dpreview forums to see what other people have to say.
Make sure to buy extended warranty if you choose this lens.
December 9, 2012
