GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Still not cheap, it's big, heavy- but it's stellar.
When you go beyond 3 or 4x zoom, you can see the compromises in most lenses.
Those suggesting a 28-XXX zoom....28mm (42mm FF equivalent) is not really in the W/A area with a DX camera.
Keep that in mind.

Some used ones here (around $600):
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1459458/0?keyword=Nikon,17-55#13796158
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1457344/0?keyword=Nikon,17-55#13779385

I think similar offerings from Sigma and Tamron get pretty good reviews, but I don't have any experience with them.

BBurkett

I can handle big and heavy if the results are worth it!
My 80-200 is also heavy, which I am sure you know, but it's results are worth it!

Does this 17-55 change length with zoom or focus? Or both internal?

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Moves with both, I think. Mine is at home.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/1755.htm

For some, that short a range may not work.
Depends on how you shoot.
Went to Europe a few years ago and used only an 18-55 on my Fuji. Never needed anything longer but I wound up stitching a few for wider angle. (Fuji's 18-55 is not your normal "kit" lens)

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

I generally use one of two lens for general purpose photography, an indoor and an outdoor lens. The 16-80 is great for indoor use and I use my 28-300 on my D7200 for outdoor use. The lens usually mounted on my D500 is my 200-500 and depending on location, I may use it with my 1.4 extender. There are times when the 28-300 ends up on the D500. It's all subjective to situation.

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

Get Nikon 18-200 + 35mm 1.8DX for low light and you are set.

JR45 Loc: Montgomery County, TX

I use the DX 18-300 on my D7200.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Two great lenses for a DX format.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Good answer. It really depends on your mood and what you are looking to achieve. When I had a cropped camera, I used to "walk around" with any one of the following - 10-20mm F4-5.6, 18-200 F3.5-5.6, 17-50 F2.8, 24-70 F2.8, 80-200 F2.8, etc - basically whatever I was in the mood for. I gave up trying to get the best lens for all foreseen and unforeseen circumstances. I resigned myself to selecting a lens, any lens, and just look for opportunities for which the lens was particularly suited for. It really does help you see things in more interesting and creative ways.

I now use a full frame camera, and my go-to lenses seem to be my 45mm and 85mm PC-E lenses - and I shoot lots of scenic and landscapes, city scapes and some street. My favorite landscape lens is my 45 though. and when I need to get a wider field of view, I shoot a multi-shot pano, and stitch in post processing. I do own a 14-24, and a 24 PC-E, but I rarely use lenses that wide. They are somewhat special purpose and when you need them there is no substitute. But my landscapes have improved considerably since I started shooting with longer lenses.

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

Never had a problem with blur............

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Focus: IF Internal Focus so does not extend.
Zoom: It does extend.

avemal Loc: BALTIMORE

Tamron 16mm-300mm. 📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸

GEEJAY Loc: witness protection

I use the 28-300 on my D500.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

I like the 28-300 Nikkor

Tjcoates Loc: Johnson City, TN

I have the Nikon 24-85 for my walk around. Sharp lens, good range and has VR.

Tjcoates Loc: Johnson City, TN

I have the Nikon 24-85 for my walk around. Sharp lens, good range and has VR. I am also a 7100 user.