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| About - Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens |
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The Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens is part of the interchangeable & SLR lens test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, interchangeable & SLR lenses models like the 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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Nikon is also a world leader in cameras and lenses. The company currently sells about dozens of auto-focus lenses and several manual focus lenses under the Nikkor brand. It splits its lenses between a standard F-Mount category and a smaller DX format class designed specifically for its small size sensor DX-format digital SLRs but can be used on full-size sensor bodies using the camera’s sensor crop settings. Nikkor auto-focus and manual-focus lenses cover a variety of focal lengths and price points and are divided into seven main categories: zoom, micro (aka macro), fisheye, wide angle, normal, telephoto, and PC, which is Nikon's tilt-shift category. |
| Features & Specs - Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens | |
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Kit bodies |
Nikon D7000 |
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Zoom ratio |
3X |
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Bayonet |
Nikon |
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Weight (oz.) |
26.6 |
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| Manufacturer | Nikon Corporation |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.nikon.com |
| Product Line | Nikkor |
| Product Name | 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens |
| Product Type | Lens |
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User has 11 Months of experience with this product
excellent iq and build - deserving of the gold ring
05/05/2008
Strength
sturdy, weathersealed build, constant 2.8, popular focal range
Weakness
weight and size (tradeoff for the strengths), price, flare and distortion in certain situations
this is a great lens for any nikon dslr (except for the d3). it is especially good for low-light work and social shots where space can be tight, given its focal range. it's decently sharp wide open at 2.8, but peaks around f4-5.6. at f8-11, it loses its edge over the lesser priced consumer models, but the reason why you pay the premium for a lens like this is to use the wider aperture. the benefit of the larger aperture applies also to other areas beyond the image quality- it allows the af sensor to receive more light leading to less hunting and the viewfinder image is much brighter than its variable aperture cousins. i noticed this difference between the 17-55 and the 18-70 i have, which makes it hard to switch back unless i need to save on the weight. the only big thing i would take it down a 1/2 star for is price-value. canon also makes a 17-55 with image stabalization for ~$200 less, but it isn't an L (so not a metal, weathersealed build). this lens would do quite nicely with vr (especially with the 18-55 kit getting it), especially if it maintained the build - i would even pay an even slightly higher premium to get this lens with the same iq. the other minor issues i have is there are times i wish the lens reached a little longer (55 is a bit short for a headshot, but the bokeh is there thanks to the aperture), there is some nasty lens flare (the big, intimidating hood helps most of the time though), and there is a decent amount of barrel distortion at 17mm (but can be fixed in post). overall, a very finely built lens and has practically lived on my primary camera since the day i bought it.
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User has 3 Days of experience with this product
Nikon AFS 17-55/f2.8G IF ED DX
04/03/2008
Strength
Nice and pro looking, fast and quiet focus performance, Sharped, best for landscape
Weakness
price and DX format
I just bought this lens, it's perfect with my D200 DSLR. test few pics in park, the pictures was very sharp and color was very nice. I think this lens will be my workhorse.
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User has of experience with this product
Nikon 17-55mm F2.8 ED-IF DX Autofocus Lens
08/17/2007
Strength
FAST, WELL BUILT, SHARP
Weakness
ZOOM RING IS A LITTLE BIT TO CLOSE TO BODY
THIS ARE MY FIRST PRO LENSES FROM NIKON AND I HAVE TO SAY THEY ARE GREAT. SHARP FROM F/2.8, HSM IS SILENT AND REALLY FAST. THEY DON'T WEIGHT TOO MUCH, ALL METAL, ZOOM AND FOCUS RING ARE HIGH QUALITY. I RECOMMEND THEM.
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