It's very inexpensive, under $150. It's considered a "creative" lens - not something you'd choose if you were looking for the ultimate in sharpness. The larger you set the aperture, you get increased vignetting and soft edges. You can even achieve almost a tilt-shift effect.
But I don't think you can dismiss it as a wannabe "toy camera" lens. It creates wonderful portraits and lovely bokeh.
It's strictly a manual lens. There are no electronics. No autofocus, and you control the aperture the old-fashioned way, with an aperture ring.
But at f1.7, it's also super-fast. I'm really looking forward to trying this lens out in low light.
Photographer Steve Huff took this lens for a test drive, and posted some wonderful results here:
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/11/15/slr-magic-35-1-7-lens-review-on-the-sony-nex-5/
Here are some lovely sample videos using this lens and NEX cameras that users have posted to YouTube.
Can't wait to try this one out.
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