Seems to be good optically, true I read that too.
Are you looking for one?
I'm just so impressed by my 70-300 though. Mostly with how stable it is, the super quick focus, and how sharp it is at 300mm.
But sure, it lacks the classic 18-55 ish range for a true allrounder.
Maybe give it a go, or rent one if you can
About the XE1, sure it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I honestly like how it turned out
