Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 Di II PZD Macro Lens (Sony Fit)
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I've not used it myself, but it gets a reasonable score on the Dyxum Lens Database (alwasy a good place to check on a lens for Sony A or E mount cameras)
http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/Tamron-16-300mm-F3.5-6.3-Di-II-PZD-MACRO_lens760.html
http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/Tamron-16-300mm-F3.5-6.3-Di-II-PZD-MACRO_lens760.html
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Not this one in particular, but this type in general: great for a single lens to do everything, but will offer lower image quality than a decent shorter range zoom and will be relatively slow to focus compared to a SAM lens or many of the screw driven lenses.
I have had a few 28-200s and also an 18-250. When I went to Canada a couple of years back I ended up preferring the kit 18-55 SAMII lens, for its faster focussing, brighter image and higher image quality. That's not to say the 18-250 was poor, and I have some 20"X30" canvas prints from shots I took using it that look great, but it just wasn't *as good*. The long end in particular is weak - true for most superzooms - and if the long end is important to you then make sure you can try a copy first.
I have had a few 28-200s and also an 18-250. When I went to Canada a couple of years back I ended up preferring the kit 18-55 SAMII lens, for its faster focussing, brighter image and higher image quality. That's not to say the 18-250 was poor, and I have some 20"X30" canvas prints from shots I took using it that look great, but it just wasn't *as good*. The long end in particular is weak - true for most superzooms - and if the long end is important to you then make sure you can try a copy first.
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If a super-zoom appeals, with all the usual pros and cons, then the Tamron 16-300 VC is the pick of the bunch - highest spec, and performance to match or beat the best of the rest. Good review here (Canon version) https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/tamron-16-300mm-f-3-5-6-3-di-ii-vc-pzd-macro/4
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I had one for a wee while - some sample images below... make up your own mind 
Beinn Eighe from Loch Coulin by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Pelican II by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Juvenile Kestrel by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Beinn Eighe from Loch Coulin (2) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Golden-ringed Dragonfly by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Funghi by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Beinn Eighe from Loch Coulin by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Pelican II by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Juvenile Kestrel by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Beinn Eighe from Loch Coulin (2) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Golden-ringed Dragonfly by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Funghi by Mike Smith, on Flickr
HoppyUK
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I had one for a wee while - some sample images below... make up your own mind
Beinn Eighe from Loch Coulin by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Pelican II by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Juvenile Kestrel by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Beinn Eighe from Loch Coulin (2) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Golden-ringed Dragonfly by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Funghi by Mike Smith, on Flickr
