Is the Sony SEL2870 Really That Bad? An Honest Field Test

Is the Sony 28-70mm kit lens (SEL2870) really as bad as people say? In this video, I take it out for a real-world street photography session in Charleston, West Virginia — giving this overlooked lens a second chance.

Often dismissed as a “starter lens,” the FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is rarely praised — but is there hidden value in this kit zoom? Join me as I explore its real-world performance, image quality, and emotional potential, all while reflecting on the beauty of photography itself.

📸 Shot on: Sony a7IV and Sony a6500
🏙️ Location: Charleston, WV
☕ A lens test with a side of nostalgia.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro – “The Starter Home of Lenses”
1:28 History of Kit Lenses
2:04 Field Test in Charleston
3:32 Final Thoughts – Is It Worth Keeping?

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