AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
This high-performance, wide-angle zoom is designed exclusively for use with Nikon’s DX-format, is fast and versatile for travel and portrait work
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AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Worth every penny if not more.
I've always been uptight about the quality of my photos. No noise, nice color, everything. But I've also never wanted to save more than 600 dollars for a lens. People would tell me that the lenses over 1000 weren't REALLY worth it. That's not the case. I finally buckled down and saved enough to get one of these bad boys. It's also why I'm sticking with the high end DX cameras for awhile longer. Don't bother buying a prime, a wide angle, or another standard zoom. I have 12 lenses and the only time I use them is when my brother uses it.
Pros:
2.8 aperture through the entire focal range for fast shutter speed and freezing motion
extremely study build
smooth turning focus and zoom ring (best i've seen)
autofocus is faster than even my speed demon 35mm 1.8 (less zoom the lens has the faster the focusing usually is)
Cons:
Extremely heavy. My D90, Battery grip, and the lens feels about 15 pounds (a complete guess, but it's heavy)
Cost, even being worth the price, it still took me awhile to save enough for it.
January 9, 2012
Finest lens currently made by Nikon
I put myself on several waiting lists before finally securing this fine lens. I already owned the Nikkor 24-120 f/3.5-5.6 G AF-S VR lens, and I loved the VR. So, it took me awhile to switch over....however, the color and sharpness of the 17-55mm surpasses all of the Nikkor lenses that I own (and I own quite a few!).
The only downsides to this lens is lack of VR (not a big deal with the newer cameras) and the fact that it is a DX lens. This lens is the main reason I have not gone to a FF camera.
November 16, 2011
Super love the lens
It's fast, sharp, silent. Been using this lens for about 2+years now and the most used of my 6 Nikon lenses.
November 6, 2011
Outstanding Lens
The lens is great for portrait and in low light condition. I'm using it on DX camera bodies, D90 & D7000. I also have the 24-70mm f2.8, an the quality pictures that I have taken so far equal to the 24-70mm, but built for DX body.
Super sharp! I would recommend this lens for DX users out there, look no further. This will be my all around lens. I used to use prime lens (35mm f1.8 or 50mm f1.4), now this lens will be on my camera and use the primes for backup in my bag.
November 1, 2011
A Masterpiece
An excellent lens in performance. Worth in every dollar spent on this lens. Sharp in focussing, shades and tone well balanced. Low light photography at its best.
October 22, 2011
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AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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can i use this lens with an fx model camera...d700 and d3s
6 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, but it is designed to work in "crop mode" only. This means less megapixels will be used and there will be an effective focal length multiplier of 1.5x. If you wish to use the full-frame on these cameras, then you must override the auto-DX cropping in the menu. After you do you will see vignetting on the images at wide angles (below ~24mm) because this lens is designed for an DX body.Instead, Nikon would recommend you purchase the 24-70mm f/2.8G for this sort of camera. I believe it is only MSRP a couple of hundred dollars more, so, for the price of this lens, is a reasonable upgrade with some bulk.
If you are searching for a wide angle lens for an FX body, the recommended lenses are the 16-35mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D, and the 14-24mm f/2.8G.
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Jan 8, 2012 by
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tychay
San Francisco, CA, USA
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Yes you can, however, it will cause vignetting in FX but you can switch to DX mode, at reduced mp, and use it.
AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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would this be an appropriate lens for a Nikon d5000?
1 month ago
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Anonymous
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Short answer: Yes.Long Answer: Nikon DX lenses are optimized for use for APS-C digital Nikon bodies (Nikons except for the D3, D3S, D3X, D4, and D700). In particular, this lens is equivalent to the 24-70mm f/2.8G on the FX bodies. This means that this lens is probably best used on a Nikon D5000(series) or D7000(series) in documentary style wedding photography, personal on-site news photography, etc. The large aperture and normal range is good for anything from group shots (wide angle) to portraiture.
Jan 7, 2012 by
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tychay
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
yes
AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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can you use a teleconverter with the 17-55mm f/2.8 lens
5 days ago
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Mike
West Seneca, NY
Location :
West Seneca, NY
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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No, teleconvertoers cannot be used with this lens, they will not fit and most likely cause damage if you do try and fit one on.Answer:
Yes, but it has to be the AF-S series. They are the TC-20E II, the TC-17E II and the TC-14E II. They are expensive, but the only ones that will work.Feb 2, 2012 by
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Upchucked
Bluffton, SC, USA
Location :
Bluffton, SC, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
I'm a serious passion, hobbyist and I'd like to buy one new lens, but could you explain the main difference between the 17~35 f2,8 and 17~55 f2,8?
which one is the better for my use, I've a D7000 and D90, and I like to photograph inside events, portraits and landscape.
I appreciate if you can answer it for me, thank you too much
which one is the better for my use, I've a D7000 and D90, and I like to photograph inside events, portraits and landscape.
I appreciate if you can answer it for me, thank you too much
8 months ago
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Marcelo
Brazil
Location :
Brazil
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The 17-55 G lens is designed exclusively for DX format cameras like your D7000 and D90. If you plan to move up to FX Full Frame like the D3 and above and expect to use this lens, your going to lose sensor compatibility. However, this lens is going to give you the maximum compatibility with your cameras now because it's designed for the DX sensor in your cameras. It's also slightly better glass than the 17-35 D and in my professional opinion, handles metering and exposure better communicating with the cameras systems.The 17-35 D lens is also excellent glass, has an aperture ring on the lens and can be used for DX and FX cameras. On DX cameras, your image will be cropped, meaning what you see in the viewfinder will be cropped so your final photo will slightly be trimmed down from the corners.
If your not going to move to a $2500+ camera, go with the 17-55 G as its made specifically for the cameras you have. If you are moving in the near future, go with the 17-35mm D, Although I would advise you to consider other FX full frame G lenses because they do such a better job interacting with the cameras software producing cleaner images that require less post-shooting processing.
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
17-55 has a longer focal length range, that is, from a wide lens to a moderate middle-range lens. the difference is that the 17-55 is a DX lens which means it won't work on full-frame bodies (d700 and up), but they will work just fine on DX bodies (d7000 and d90 are DX, so it's good for them). however, for portrait and event work you'll still need a longer focal length lens, something above 90mm.1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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Yes the lens can be used on the D700 but I probably wouldn't bother to use it. The D700 has a DX mode but images go do down to 5.1mp because not all the sensor is being used.1 of 1
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