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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Great for work on the road - travel photography
A fantastic lens to take while traveling. Super functional. Gives you lots of options. Crisp, clean images. A true workhorse of a lens. Love it combined with my D700.
August 5, 2010
Great general assignment lens
My standard lens, perfect for most assignments. Used it for magazine covers, breaking news and interiors. The lens is built tough, made of all metal. Mine is banged a dented and still focuses/zooms smoothly. The only problem I have is the rubber focus ring has loosened and falls off the lens.
August 4, 2010
17-55
One of the best Lenses I have ever used on D300. Just love the results I get with this "Tank"..
August 3, 2010
Fast lens, very clear image
I bought this lens about 3 weeks ago and I used it to shoot my kids in Washington DC and the images from this lens are very clear. I was in a couple of museums and the images were fantastic. I didn't need a flash at all. One less thing to carry around. I would highly recommend this lens. It is a bit heavy but for me a clear photo is worth it.
August 3, 2010
Great for wedding. In a lot of wedding I took, I don't even need to change lens. Love it's fast speed especially useful when in church.
August 3, 2010
It is a good lens for the money
I like my 17-55mm, 2.8f. After playing with the lens for 6 months, I am still very fond of this lens. When comparing this lens to my 18-70mm, 18-200mm, and my 1.8f 50mm, this fast 17-55mm 2.8f can do many things that my other lenses cannot. As for the picture IQ concern (1/ in the ordinary situations; 2/ 8x12 enlagement photos or smaller; 3/ only allow few seconds to evaluate the photos) I found that almost all my photographer friends cannot tell the difference between 100 pictures made by different lenses (mentioned above) with the identical settings. For the money, this 17-55mm should be a tool for the serious professionals (not necessary for the ordinary enthusiast with a limited bank account).
August 2, 2010
Good but not great lens
The 17-55mm f/2.8G lens is clearly superior (in my tests) to existing, but older design, Nikkor wide angle lenses such as 20mm f/2.8D and 24mm f/2.8D. The edge and corner sharpness of the 17-55mm lens is markedly better than these wide-angle single-focal length lenses. At the longer end of the lens, optical quality is very good tho, in my tests, the 35mm f/2.0D and 50mm f/1.4D lenses are somewhat sharper (especially at the edges and corners) and somewhat more contrasty.
Potential users of the 17-55 mm f/2.8G lens should be aware that it is a large and somewhat heavy lens.
Still, overall, if I carry just one lens with me and I'm out on a shoot where weight is not an overriding consideration, I carry the 17-55mm f/2.8G lens.
August 2, 2010
Good Lens But...
The Center of the lens is very Sharp but the 17mm edge is horribly distorted, unworthy of Nikon top lens.
August 1, 2010
Big, heavy, quick, quiet, sharp
This fine lens has no equal for general reportage in which responsiveness in available light is the prime requirement. Exceptional sharpness throughout the range, quick and silent autofocus and the available-light power of the constant f/2.8 aperture make this a no-brainier as an all-around reportage lens.
Since the release of the 16-85, its size and bulk mean that it is no longer my standard all-purpose lens for travel and casual use, but for live performance or indoor action, this is it.
August 1, 2010
Excellent but heavy
I use this lens for almost everything, but when i go on vacation it most likely will stay home, due to its weight and my weak shoulders. Otherwise, an excellent lens.
August 1, 2010
Great lens...
This is the lens I use the most. Excellent quality and very sharp. I use it on my D200 all the time.
Great for shooting pictures of the granddaughters around the house in low light settings.
July 31, 2010
Great Lens
This is a great lens in every way, the quality is pure Nikon. If there is a downside, it's a bit heavy but I love it.
July 31, 2010
A brilliant lens for Weddings and Portraiture
I would not be without this lens. It is well made and the optics are are good as you will find anywhere. I have been able to get superb results in wedding and portraiture work. One of the striking features is the great catchlight results that can be achieved which is a common talking point with my clients. The lens is well worth the $ :)
July 31, 2010
Great match
I have the D300 and this lens is perfectly matched. Sharp pictures, fast lens in a zoom gives it great flexibility.
July 30, 2010
My copy must be a lemon.
Maybe my expection is too high for this lens. It has too much of the barrel distortion (from wide to telephoto) for my taste. It had been in the service by Nikon Canada 3 times. I mentioned about this distortion problem every time I brought my 17-55mm lens for service, and I got the same answer every time. IT IS NORMAL. Finally, I gave up (saving my time+gas+). Now I am using the old 50MM F1.4 AF on my D300 DSLR and happy with the pictures taken.
I just want to take pictures and print them. I don't want to use photoshop to correct the barrel distortion and straighten vertical lines every pictures taken using this lens.
This lens is now catching dust. Oh well.
July 30, 2010
using this lens in Yellowstone NP
I used this lens more than my Nikkor 28-200mm, because of its quickness. It was great for landscape shots, as well as our group pictures (15 of us!). The Universe placed the animals I took photos of, within shooting range of this 17-55mm, giving me some awesome images . I'm happy with the results, and moreso, with the lens itself. I'll keep renting it, and others from Calumet.
July 30, 2010
Great Lens for running sports.
I use this lens primarily for photographing running sports. These include high school cross country, indoor track and outdoor track, as well as local races. In these sports you don't need a long focal length lens because you can get close to the action. I use this lens with a D90. The lens is not heavy or bulky, so I can run around a cross country course with no problem. Cross country meets go on no matter what the weather. I have shot meets in full rain gear. When Nikon says the lens and camera are waterproof, they're not kidding. I have a UV filter and have gotten water droplets on the filter but could not any indication on the resulting picture. In Indoor Track I need the lens speed and high ISO capability of the D90. Before this lens I used direct flash. This not only disturbs the runners but results in very inconsistent photos. When I look back on those photos they look amateurish compared to the ones I'm taking now.
July 30, 2010
Workhorse lens
I recently converted from another camera brand - won't say which - because I liked the quality of images I was seeing from Nikon. As a reporter at a newspaper, I work closely with our photography staff who use Nikon cameras and lenses. I thought I'd give it a try. The experts suggested I begin with a versatile lens like the 17-55, and boy am I happy I listened. This camera does everything I ask of it. It's great for wide-angle shots I often am required to get when I'm on a scene and photographers aren't available. It works just as well for close-ups. The lens provides sharp photos of friends and family, and having an aperture that opens to 2.8 allows it to work great in low-light situations. I have no complaints about this lens. Image stabilization, which it doesn't have, isn't necessary with this lens in most situations.
I highly recommend this lens.
July 30, 2010
I love this lens
This lens is a perfect equipment for DX format. You never disappoint when you use it. However, I look forward to see the VR system in this lens.
Nikon.. i love u ^^
July 30, 2010
Usually the first lens I grab
This is a great lens, and is usually the first one out of the bag. However it has a definite "sweet spot" you'll need to be aware of. At settings below f5.6, expect some fuzziness in your images. The sharpest pics come from a setting of f8 and higher. It is a fast lens but it will really test your camera's auto-focus feature shooting below f5.6. Knowing that, I keep an old 50mm f1.4 lens handy in the bag I'll switch to when the situation allows.
July 30, 2010
This lens is very soft on the edges
This lens is expensive and I have to say it is not worth it. The edges on right and left are very soft and when shooting large groups it is very disappointing. The overall sharpness is OK but not great compared to some of my other lenses.
July 30, 2010
Nice tank
The lens has high resolution, great color rendition and is built like a tank. I have inadvertently dropped it a couple of times on concrete, with no ill effect beyond scratches - no decentering, no broken focusing mechanism.
Great locking lens hood that both protects the front element and blocks extraneous light.
The rubber focus and zoom grips do tend to come off in hot climates, which is fairly annoying.
Could stand to have just a few extra millimeters on the long end (personal preference).
July 30, 2010
Fantastic DX Lens MUST HAVE
It's distorted at 17, but above that, this is the best lens, hands down for a DX shooter. It's does me no good with FX. I guess I could unload it on ebay, yet I still have it. Maybe when an affordable 24mp body arrives that also rivals the pixel and ISO quality of the D700, I'll start using it again.
July 30, 2010
Super Lens, light gathering wonder.
Lens has my vote for best landscape lens. I use it for senior portraits, landscapes, and cave photography. In caves where everything is covered with fine dust it has never failed. It excels at night scenes.
July 30, 2010
Great overall lens!!
I use this lens all the time, especially in a wedding. The only time that I am not using this lens in a wedding is when I am doing head shots, other than that, this is the lens of my choice for group shots, candid thru out the wedding and reception!
Fast lens so I can shoot in low light situations, best investment!!
July 30, 2010
A Perfect Portrait Lens
I bought this lens about a year ago for doing portrait shoots. It is a fantastic lens, clear, and detailed for up-close portrait shooting, plus low light capable with it's 2.8 fixed aperture. It's a beefy lens, but not hard to hold for long shoots.
This lens does not have vibration reduction, but I have not found that to be an issue. It also has internal focusing which is a plus.
I am very satisfied with this lens.
July 30, 2010
Excellent lens
I have this on one of my D300s and the 70-200 on the other D300s and I don't miss a shot. For sports I can catch great action at either end of the floor. The auto focus is quick and accurate. For portraiture work I use the 17mm end for wide angle shots and to the 55mm end for more close up. If I really want a strong bokeh I have to switch to my 70-200 and increase the distance from my subject and background but the sharpness and reliability of the 17-55 is excellent. It is a great walk around lens for travel but understand that it is a heavy pro level type lens so not as easy to lug around as a slower lens. Great lens!
July 30, 2010
Never off my D200
I started with the 18-200VR five years ago planning to replace it ASAP. It was so good, it stayed on for four years. Then I tried the 17-55, now it lives on my camera.
I was a bit worried because I the bulk of my 18-200 shots were in the 70-80 mm range. I found I didn't miss that on the 17-55.
This lens is tack sharp. It focuses quickly and accurately on my D200. It is big and heavy but all f2.8's are. It's a great lens, I love it more than my 70-200 VR1 that I considered my pride and joy till now.
Bruce
July 30, 2010
Solid performer
I have been using Nikon cameras for 30 years, and their digital SLR's for the past 8 years or so... and they just keep getting better. The old axiom "you get what you pay for" could not be truer when it comes to quality photgraphy.
For a lens that's likely to be sitting on my camera most of the time, I wanted performance. The more light that gets to the AF sensors, the better, and that's one of the reasons why I opted for the f/2.8 over the f/3.5-4.5
I mostly shoot weddings and this lens focuses fast under low light conditions. The image quality is way above the curve but I've noticed the images are little soft when compared to my Nikkor 70-200 VR which is razer sharp. The lens also has a very nice bokeh
This lens is on the heavy side so be prepared to carry the weight however it is also very comfortable to use and the smooth zoom ring is in the perfect position to make zooming effortless no matter what angle you have the camera in.
If you can afford this lens then buy it. You will not be dissapointed.
July 30, 2010
Fantastic lens
This is one of my favorite Nikon lenses. Images are sharp at all apertures from 17-55mm. It is built like a tank and great for both landscapes and portraits.
July 30, 2010
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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
1 year, 2 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
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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.
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
1 year 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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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?
6 months ago
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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.
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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
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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 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months ago
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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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