Sony also admits that 16mm F2.8 is a total failure

The 18-200mm may be ridiculous to some people, but video shooters will probably be happy with it.  It always amazes me that if someone finds something isn't for them, they assume that it isn't for anyone else either.

As for the 16mm, it actually works fairly well, especially if you have a good copy.  Sony's quality control hopefully has improved.