Originally posted by Ayoh Unless it is sharp across the frame from max. aperture I do not see the appeal of this lens. Looks to be almost the same size as the 18-55mm WR. Slow aperture, narrow focal range. Quite likely expensive. What's the attraction aside from the nice build quality?
Compact zoom, limited IQ. Anyone who wants limited or star IQ for landscapes, architecture, or anything not requiring narrow DF in a small package will find this lens useful, maybe even mandatory. If it weren't for the fact that I'm a bit cash strapped right now and that I already own the FA 20-35, I would get this lens the day it came out, and it would immediately become my most used lens in this range. This and the DA 15 could be used for 90%+ of my landscape shots.