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Got mine today in Toronto. I had already tried it before so I'm not all that surprised by anything yet. Also got the 35mm and the 18-105.
The EVF is suprisingly laggy in low light, not sure why that is. Some pieces feel very cheap, like the door that protects the micro USB port. The door of the battery compartment can't be taken off so don't expect a battery grip. I have huge hands though so I will be looking out for something that make the body a bit more substantial. AF is pretty quick and the menus are almost intuitive.
The 18-105 is HUGE but 1) it's sharp; 2) it's much cheaper than the 16-70. My copy doesn't seem decentered either. Although it is heavier than the 16-70, I think it is easier to handle because the 16-70 zoomed out becomes very front heavy. The 18-105 is a powerzoom so it doesn't zoom out.
The 35mm looks pretty nice. Focuses faster in low light than the 18-105.
Overall, I'm pretty happy given the price paid. I hope sony will make a slightly better quality APS-C body, and hopefully one that is higher as well but this can be fixed with an aftermarket grip.
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