As did another reviewer, I would also call this lens "fussy" - it hunts and pecks for focus (indoors) - although mine did so silently. I also own the Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 (which I love) and it has no such issues, although I seem to recall reading of the "hunt and peck" issue with the Touit lenses as well. As background, I am using an NEX-6, I have several Canon DSLR bodies and lenses, up to the EOS-1D X and 400mm 2.8. I have the Metabones smart adapter for the NEX and use Canon lenses on the NEX-6 from time to time, everything up to and including the 400mm. Besides the Zeiss 24mm, in native E-mount I have the Sony 10-18mm f/4, the Sony 16mm f/2.8 and the Sony 35mm f/1.8. In general I bought the NEX as an "unobtrusive carry-around" solution (and BTW I love the NEX-6). I did update my NEX-6 firmware for this lens before the lens arrived, and I have cleaned the contacts. I timed the autofocus for this lens in "office lighting", which included fluorescent lights along with several large windows with ambient sunlight. Overall I guess this would be considered "low light" by most, but honestly I have tested a host of bodies and lenses in this same environment without much issue. And for me this fairly represents "indoor shooting". Extended to 70mm (where autofocus was worst), this lens typically took between two and three seconds to lock focus on decently lit subjects. At worst (and rarely), pointing to darker areas of the room it took several more seconds. At 16mm autofocus was acceptable (not noticeably slow or fast IMO). In contrast, the 24mm Zeiss is noticeably fast in locking focus IMO. I took test shots for sharpness and vignetting and thought this lens did a very good job in those categories across a wide range from 16-70mm and differing apertures.
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Carl Zeiss mid-range zoom lens
High lens technology in a compact body
Optical Steady Shot image stabilization
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Outstanding contrast and resolution throughout the image area at all zoom settings are the hallmark of this high-performance Carl Zeiss mid-range zoom lens
Outstanding contrast and resolution throughout the image area at all zoom settings are the hallmark of this high-performance Carl Zeiss mid-range zoom lens
Brand Name: Sony
Model: SEL1670Z
Lens Type: interchangeable
Minimum focal length: 16
Maximum focal length: 70
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