Nikkor 17-55
Jan 26, 2014 12:32:51 #
I have heard may fantastic things about this lens. Is there a recommendation of a Tamron or Sigma or other lens that is better?
Jan 26, 2014 13:30:02 #
good luck on getting a definitive answer.
I hadn't heard of this lens in DX format so checked Thom, Ken and DXoMark. When i was done i knew even less than when i started.
I hadn't heard of this lens in DX format so checked Thom, Ken and DXoMark. When i was done i knew even less than when i started.
Jan 26, 2014 14:00:43 #
Davet wrote:
I have heard may fantastic things about this lens. Is there a recommendation of a Tamron or Sigma or other lens that is better?
The 17-55mm F2.8 DX lens was the one and only true Pro quality lens ever manufactured by Nikon in the DX format. Its a wonderful lens, and still very valuable.
Jan 26, 2014 14:04:51 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The 17-55mm F2.8 DX lens was the one and only true Pro quality lens ever manufactured by Nikon in the DX format. Its a wonderful lens, and still very valuable.
Besides cost, the only drawback is that it has no VR.
Honestly, I never found the lack of that a problem.
VR is more useful withonger lenses.
Jan 27, 2014 07:14:30 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Besides cost, the only drawback is that it has no VR.
Honestly, I never found the lack of that a problem.
VR is more useful with longer lenses.
Honestly, I never found the lack of that a problem.
VR is more useful with longer lenses.
The older we get, the more we see the value of VR.
:-D
Jan 27, 2014 07:27:13 #
Davet wrote:
I have heard may fantastic things about this lens. Is there a recommendation of a Tamron or Sigma or other lens that is better?
When I had my D90, I wanted a wide lens for landscape work. First, I purchased the Tamron 17-50. I never fully appreciated that lens, despite the fact that I tried diligently. I eventually traded it to Adorama for the Nikkor 17-55. Difference of day and night. The Nikkor lens, as MT Shooter has noted, is a truly professional lens that yields outstanding results. I doubt you'll be disappointed.
Jan 27, 2014 10:29:24 #
I am not in the market for a lens in the 17-55 range but if I were my choice would be a Sigma 17-50 f2.8. It is smaller, cheaper and razor sharp.
Tamron also makes a good one but I have no experience with it.
Tamron also makes a good one but I have no experience with it.
Jan 29, 2014 02:52:58 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
I bought my D200 from a pro photographer friend. The Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 was her bread-and-butter DX lens.
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