I think it a great value, if you purchase it used. I purchased it in anticipation of purchasing the 7C II when it was released. I purchased the A74 instead. I still use it on the A74 when I want a small and lite walk around set up.
It's primary value is the pancake form allowing it to fit in your pocket. Beyond that it's not impressive and lacks useful f/stop and range. It's not even remotely close to the IQ of the Tamron 28-75 G2 but I did pick up a used $200 28-60 for those times I'm willing to trade off IQ for pocketability. Got it for my a7cII.
Use it for street photography, I think it is fine. People after larger aperture is a culture foundated from film photography 20 years ago. With the much better sensors nowadays, I think it's good enough for general use.
I really wish it was a 24-50 like you, but I still keep this in my bag along with an 18mm and 70-300 :) - 28mm is what Leica Q uses so maybe another one to blame there! - at least it's not widest at 35mm like an X100.
Thank you for the review. I got very good results with the kit lens. Compact and handy for street photography where I do not need low apertures.
I think it a great value, if you purchase it used. I purchased it in anticipation of purchasing the 7C II when it was released. I purchased the A74 instead. I still use it on the A74 when I want a small and lite walk around set up.
It's primary value is the pancake form allowing it to fit in your pocket. Beyond that it's not impressive and lacks useful f/stop and range. It's not even remotely close to the IQ of the Tamron 28-75 G2 but I did pick up a used $200 28-60 for those times I'm willing to trade off IQ for pocketability. Got it for my a7cII.
Use it for street photography, I think it is fine. People after larger aperture is a culture foundated from film photography 20 years ago. With the much better sensors nowadays, I think it's good enough for general use.
I really wish it was a 24-50 like you, but I still keep this in my bag along with an 18mm and 70-300 :) - 28mm is what Leica Q uses so maybe another one to blame there! - at least it's not widest at 35mm like an X100.