Let me help a newbie like me - Great if you need 1.4 for a night or a video. Also excellent compared to the kit lens. Compared to the Sony 16-50 2.8, 2.8 wins unconditionally in terms of color reproduction speed and color fringing. I leave this lens for night work and the less obtrusive size for discreet non-flash photography. If you don't need 1.4, 16-50 2.8 sometimes sold as a kit is better for you.
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