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Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Nikon Nikkor |
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| Model | AF-S DX 17-55 mm f/2.8G IF-ED |
| Lens style | Universal zoom |
| Focal length | 17 - 55 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Angle of view | 79 - 28.5 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.36 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:5 |
| Minimum aperture | 22 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Auto focus type | AF |
| Lens Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Nikon |
| Dimensions | 85.5 x 110.5 mm |
| Weight | 755 g |
| Additional information | Marketed 2004 |
Average rating (3 owners reviews).
| Build quality | 4.67 |   |
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| Optical quality | 4.67 | |
| Value for money | 3.67 |  |
| Overall | 4.33 | |
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Owner since: 2 years
Price: USD 1100
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Premium price compared to competitors (Tamron 17-50 f2.8, Sigma 18-50 f2.8, Tokina 16-50 f2.8).
Pros: Beautiful pro quality build that inspires confidence, lasts a life time. Better bokeh than all the 3rd parties. Fast, silent and accurate AF.
Summary: Yes, you can save pennies by buying the 3rd parties as the Nikon version is 3 times more expensive but not necessary 3 times better in terms of performance. But it is just like buying a watch, you can buy a Rolex (collector piece), or buy a cheap Timex (practical use). It's your money.
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Owner since: 1 year
Price: 800 euro
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Placement of zoom ring, plastic filter mount, breathes air, severe flare and ghosting.
Pros: Sharp, solid build quality, rain proof, reasonable level of distortions.
Summary: I bought this lens second hand to replace my Sigma 17-70 HSM. Thus I'm not sure if it's the previous owner or the design that makes the zoom action so stiff. The zoomring is inconveniently placed for a D300 plus battery grip. My new Nikon 24-70 is much better in this respect. It's a good performer all in all though. The sun hood design is excellent. If you need a light (similair stuff on a D3 is even bigger and heavier) but good kit this lens in combination with a D300s is just about the best you can get. Although I would not suggest this lens to someone who is planning on upgrading to FX at some point anyway.
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User profile: Semipro
Cons: Price.
Pros: There are no cheaper competitor's lenses of that class that would deliver better performance. This lens is fully usable @f/2.8. AF gets enought light to perform well on dimm light, which makes it perfect choice for shooting wedding and other church ocassions. Sharp, nice natural colors.
Summary: It is big and heavy. It might be a cons for somebody, but it makes a perfect set with my D300. As most of pro-grade lenses it is a bit too expensive but I can not complain on its build and image quality. Oh btw, zoom and focus rings are swapped :-)
