Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA

After six months, it has become clear to me that the Nex 7 + 24mm combo provides superb imaging performance at the cost of a footprint that negates the unique selling point of a small size mirrorless system. The lens is very well made and nicely finished. Focus ring is smooth, and AF is fast and silent. It can be used wide open without hesitation, and, in the right setup, f1.8 provides a "sufficient" level of subject/background separation, with nice bokeh. Of course, not as clear cut as using ...

This lens has not come off my NEX since it went on (apart from when I took some WA HDR shots down by the sea) I love the lens so much I am now debating whether to sell my LA-EA2 + Sigma 17-70 + Sigma 10-20 and just run with Zeiss lens and maybe buy the SEL50F18 if I need slightly longer focal length when it's out. If I there was a law stating I could only own one lens for my NEX, then this would most certainly be the one, I absolutely LOVE the lens. Problems: If only it had OSS, but then it ...

I got this for the NEX C3 and have been thoroughly impressed. I have found it very sharp, even at 1.8 and the bokeh and color rendering are quite good, much better than the kit which seems muted for some reason. It is built very well which you would expect for the price. Good balance and weight, smooootthhh focus ring. Would absolutely buy again. Problems: Image stabilization would be nice but would add weight and cost most likely. CA can be a little harsh if overexposed by much. Not a cheap ...