mikedent wrote:
Asking advice on experiences and merits comparing Nikon's 17-55 f2.8, 24-70 f2.8, and 24-120 f4. For D7100 body, I want this to be my sharpest "people" lens for parties, portraits, grandkids, and the like, not a traveling lens. I know the DX sensor will increase the ranges of all of them but not a real concern for me. Thanks for inputs!
Before answering this question I would have to know if you regularly use a flash to increase the available light on your subject. If you do then I would suggest the most recent version of the 24-120. If not, then probably the 24-70 if it is not too big to be mobile in a party environment. That would have to be your call. Personally, I would, as others have suggested, select a prime lens duo of 50mm and 85mm, each with as wide an aperature as I could afford.