Compared with the original fixed focal length significantly better than expected

No, a fixed focal length, in the case of the highly acclaimed SEL 35F18, not surpassed this Zoom. Here the last tick brilliance and contrast also lacks a tiny resolution, this however rather in the homeopathic area.
For most applications, this Zoom makes a fully satisfactory work. A fixed focal length makes as possibly more Committee,
for example, if one is out also often possible to use the expensive procured stops,
Then somehow is never enough "design" in the Focus range, the one who fixed focal length but actually promises.

Otherwise, here was the most ever reported. The distortion at wide angle is truly enormous, the software of the NEX-7 ironed out the worst but good.
The fabric, the material quality of the SEL 1855 is no different from the twice as expensive prime lenses.
Positive is also the 49er filter thread, since this is a common standard and most other E-mount lenses are also equipped with it. Thus you will save extra purchases and mitzuschleppendes accessories.
Would have the objective desired 1.5cm shorter.
The current kit lens SEL 1650 would be for me not an option because energy eating, at the Nex-7 senseless power zoom and with comparable focal lengths even fainter:
SEL 1850
to 20 (KB35) = 3.5
to 31 (KB46,5) = 4.0
to 44 (KB66) = 4.5
to 53 (KB80) = 5.0
This lens comes to me in principle (subject to any fluctuations series) in order - especially at this price.
Compared to the power difference to SEL 1850 (made in Thailand), the Fixie is: SEL 35F18 (made in China) significantly overpriced.