Ive shot this lens, and it’s predeces for around three years now. It’s the ultimate travel, or walking-around lens. Is it as sharp as a prime? No, no zoom can be. Is it a fabulously versatile and good-looking lens? Absolutely. I’ve shot so many knock-out photos with this lens, it is unquestionably the greatest lens for that body (I’m still shooting my Nex-7) available. The warranty may matter. My old one failed and after repair had only autofocus, not manual focus. That was after a few thousand frames, and some less than careful adventurous trips like Burning Man. I bet you will love it, like I love mine. I may get one for my son! Bought him an A6000 recently, what a big improvement to my Nex7!