I had this goal with my basic kit and it is really excellent although I have no point of comparison. Heavy, imposing, it is qualitative and it shows ... all independent tests prove it with always results in the top of the basket! (But still no test DxOMark for now ...) Aperture f / 2.8 that allows not feel frustrated not to be able to open as one wants. Bokeh super nice but do not equal a fixed focal true, but hey it's not bad! Piqué MONSTROUS from F / 4.0 !!!!
A good goal "to do everything" I think soon complete with a zoom f / 2.8 because despite everything, we feel the time a little short zoom ...
Come on, your core 18-55 Store it and go fully into LA photo with this great product!
PS: The pre-test done by an independent on the net showed in the EXIF that the goal was scored at the base "G" by Sony ... but it was more the Release (perhaps because " it is special for APS-C) ... this may explain it ...;)