The SAL-35f18 comes in the familiar packaging of Sony. In the package there is the objective and the documentation. A protective cover you are looking for (unfortunately) avail. The build quality of the lens corresponds to the price that has to be told in advance. Surely you can not expect a lens, which is located by the quality of workmanship in the upper price range for this but unbeatable price. The feel is reminiscent of a surprise egg and makes it relatively well. On shaking the lens, so rattles and rattles it as the Surprise egg. This is simply because that has but the inner tube some play. It does the image quality, however, in no way an abortion. It's amazing what photos are possible with this lens. By 1,8er aperture of degree between depth of field and Bokeh is very limited, especially in close-ups. Of course perfectly suitable for cropping objects. Likewise, the objective is a real low-light miracle through the large aperture. The weight is very low, so it is also perfect as always on it. Of course it depends on what one generally photographed because the 35mm correspond approximately 52.5 mm at KB and that is often already too long. Comparisons with the kit lens you can of course not do, because that is SAL35F18 crack sharply. Stopped down to 2.8 / 3.2 or 5.6, it is really hot (!!) but even at open aperture you can not complain here. It is only important that is placed the supplied lens hood. Because at open aperture is unfortunately struggling with color fringes, especially me this is noticed when taking pictures of white flowers. Dimmed are the fringing but disappeared (F2.8). Important when taking pictures in the sun: Use Lens Hood (especially when the sun shines in the direction object to be photographed side). For the price, this lens is thoroughly recommended and should be in every camera bag.
PS: I also have long hesitated to purchase this lens (I was unsure whether it can be really good for the price), but was disabused and regret the purchase in any case.
