Almost certainly a cosmetic update of the Konica Minolta 18–70mm f/3.5–5.6 released shortly before KM ceded its camera business, this 27–105mm equivalent, produced for the new Sony Alpha 100, turns in some impressive performance numbers, but hides its light under a plastic barrel—and lensmount. Here’s the conclusion of the Hands-on review from PopPhoto:

“Considering the sharpness, distortion, and macro numbers this zoom produced, we’re compelled to think that, among the catalog of Konica Minolta glass, Sony chose wisely for its first DSLR wide-angle kit zoom.

Should you wait for the expected line of Carl Zeiss lenses being designed for the Alpha? While it’s unlikely that any comparable Zeiss lens will outperform this excellent 18–70mm optically, construction quality is another question. We have trouble, for example, picturing a Zeiss zoom with a plastic lensmount.”

Website : Sony 18-70mm F/3.5-5.6 Lens Review by PopPhoto