Opinions of 17-55mm Nikon lens

[imarine]

Does anyone have this lens and would like to provide a review of it? Its on expensive side, but may be worth it as a very nice replacement of the kit 18-70 lens.

[Nikkofan]

I have had this lens now for quite a while and am extremely happy with it. It's versatile, gives lovely crisp images and is often the only lens I'll use during a shoot, despite my packing every other lens and the kitchen sink in my backpack!

IMHO, I can't recommend it highly enough - I've found it's worth every cent of the big bickies it costs.

[Oz_Beachside]

Does anyone have this lens and would like to provide a review of it? Its on expensive side, but may be worth it as a very nice replacement of the kit 18-70 lens.

Maybe some people can comment on its performance, but it would help if you contextualise. Whats your primary application? People, sports, architecture, landscapes, sunsets, sunrise, general purpose, weddings/parties, indoor, outdoor, natural/flash light?

Mine is people, so I got the 28-70mm (also just in case Full Frame (FF, non-DX) size sensors come out the life of the lens).

But if I wanted general purpose, walk about, I'd love the 17-55.

But I think I'd stick with my plan of non-DX, might get the 17-35. Non of this helps you I guess... sorry, dont have it, cant give you a review.

One place that may have many comments is dpreview, or thom hogan. Oh, and Ken Rockwell ...

[Geoff]

Our very own JordanP did a review on this very lens some time back.

Whilst the images aren't there anymore, his words are.

http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=2961&highlight=1755

[methd]

i shoot with the 17-55 for 90% of my shots... i love it for general purpose, landscape and walk around.

some of my pics are here:

http://lumens.smugmug.com/

[anubis]

Ive had it for over a year. It kills at f2.8.

[shutterbug]

Great lens

GET IT

[jamesw]

does anyone have any idea how well the (much cheaper) tamron 17-50 2.8 performs against the nikkor 17-55 2.8???

[chrisk]

james just some feedback; i bought the tammy and after 2 weeks i had to return it due to a focussing error. a recieved a new one and the lens cap did not clip on properly. i tried other lens caps same problem. i went to the store and they picked up a slightly warped lens barrel so i got a refund.

some quality control issues there, i will liekly end up getting the sigma 18-50mm. its sharper, a bit better built and has a bonus pseudo macro function to boot.

[fishafotos]

I just bought one a couple of days ago. It is sooo sharp, fast and acurate. I am loving it.

These are some shots with 100% crops to go with them - http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/ind ... 1281051566

I would strongly recommend it


Cheers

Harry