This lens convinces at all focal lengths and especially dimmed. The example photo (animal photo) was taken with a r Alpha 7 in maximum telephoto of 240 mm, aperture 11, ISO 3200, the car photo in position 42mm. Who does not want a case with lots of different lenses drag is well served here. The lens can still remain on the camera, it's a trip Zoom .It is well made and solid. Distortions are virtually absent in 24 mm, the optical quality is excellent for a lens with such a large zoom range.