>>4220567dont call it a garbage lens, call it "magic". it's expensive because character doesn't always come cheap - just ask leica.
it has sharpness that is not overly sharp
it has character that draws your eye to the subject and minimizes distractions
it's a flattering lens to use for portraits
maybe we should care less about the perfect lens for a camera, and more about the perfect lens for a shoot
see? now sony has no bad lenses. you could learn a thing or two from us.