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Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:The world's first constant f/2.8 3.2x zoom lens developed exclusively for use with Nikon DX Format;3.2x zoom covers from a wide angle of 79? to a narrow angle of 28? 50' (equivalent to 25.5mm to 85.5mm for 35mm format) and is ideal for architecture, landscape, groups shots and portraits;DX design enables a combination of wider angle-of-view with optical characteristics that are optimized for Nikon digital SLR camera sensors;Nikon DX design produces a smaller image circle (the size of the image that is projected by the lens on to the sensor) enabling smaller lens diameter, lighter weight and optimal image quality from center-to edge-to-corner on the image;3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and provide higher resolution and superior contrast;3 Aspherical lens elements for minimized distortion;Lightweight and compact design: similar to 17-35mm f/2.8 lens;Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation;[M/A] and [M] modes allow rapid switching between AF and MF operation;Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance;Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes;Rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural;G Type DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models;Fully Compatible with D1, D1X, D1H, D2H and D100.
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- Constant f2.8 3.2x zoom lens developed exclusively for use with Nikon DX Format, optimized for Nikon digital SLRs- Dust and waterproof rubber sealing mount
- High optical performance by aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
- Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation
- M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual operation
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By Dave M. Jardine (Orlando, Florida USA)
either you will love it or hate it, as was written by Thom Hogan.
and it is very true, but for me i just love it.
some says it is expensive, we only have one life to live, and we work hard for our money.
some says its heavy, i mean really , its not that heavy.
some says it has no VR, one does not really need vr to shoot at 1/30 of a second. which is what i like most about this lens, it stops you from doing a point and shoot, and make you stop and think of what speed you are about to shoot at.
focus speed is fast
colours are rendered beautifully
contrast is great
boken is fantastic
All in all, it is a great lens. and if something happened to it, i wont hesitate to buy another.
By Jason Gray (St. Louis, MO USA)
This is an exceptional lens, and if you are a wedding or event photographer using a DX camera, then you should own it! No, it does not have VR, but that is not necessarily a detriment at this focal-length. Considering that this lens will be most useful at wide apertures with fast shutter speeds on moving targets, and that it excels in that performance bracket, VR wouldn't be being used that often anyway. Especially since, for the posed shots, you will probably be switching lenses to more of a portrait focal-length anyway (or mounting it to a tripod for group shots). Nonetheless, this lens is capable of getting just about any shot, within its focal range. It is expensive, but it is also worth it!
By K. H. Alleyne (Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
I've only had this lens for about 36 hours however I'm pleased with the AF speed and am surprised at how wide it really is. I'm using it on my D5000 and it's an addition to a tiny, little 50mm 1.8 (awesome lens) that I've been using for about 8 months now with Manual focus. Being already seasoned into my 50mm 1.8 indoors WITHOUT flash usage, I find that images are somewhat dark with this lens...I'm NOT yet used to it and I know it's as fast as pro lenses get however I'm in the process of learning exactly the best ways to use this lens and take advantage of all it has to offer.
Later this week, I'll share some images and update this review however it's great so far.
By Anthony Loh (NY, USA)
I bought this lens about a week after I bought a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC in a local store.
I bought the Tamron because it was significantly cheaper, and as an advanced hobbyist who doesn't make one cent from photography, I thought I could live with a substitute. But also, I bought the Tamron partly was because at the time of testing the two lenses in the store, I can't really tell the IQ of the lenses apart based on my 3" LCD.
Fortunately, my doubt gets the better of me, and I decided to give the Nikkor another shot. From the much larger computer screen, the images produced from Nikkor appears to be very sharper even at the largest aperture of f2.8, and I just love the contrasty, and rich colour tone produced by this lens. This lens is fantastic for indoor shoots due to the larger aperture and also the "zoomabilty". The 17mm focal points allows you to shoot in a tight space, and the 55mm allows you to zoom in for a facial/closer shot.
You may have heard people insisted Tamron is just as good. Well, ask them whether they own or tested both and, if not, how qualified are they to make that statement? As good as Tamron is, and being a affordable Nikkor substitute, IMO it's still not on par with a Nikkor: not the IQ (even though they are very close), not the build quality, not the weather sealed, and certainly not the resale value after a few years. Furthermore, the Nikkor has a much faster and quieter AF even in low light situations.
The caveat I have is, this lens is heavy, but it balances quite well with my D300S. IMO, the only real weakness of this Nikkor lens is the lack of a VR fuction.
If $$$ is not an issue to you, and you don't mind the heavier weight, I whole heartedly suggest you get this one. The $800 difference may seem be big, but this is one lens that would last you a long time, and Nikkor's resale value tends to hold very well even after many year of use.
I decided to keep the Nikkor, and passed the Tamron to my wife who prefers the lighter weight over Nikkor's superior IQ, faster AF, weather seal with her Nikon D90.
By Tiffany Ann (Black Diamond Bay)
I've been using this lens for about six months and I'm liking it a lot. It's a bit heavy, but you know you've got something worthwhile on your camera. I like the feel of it, the build quality and most of all the images I get with it. I have two D300s's and this lens is always on my second body. So it's not really my walkabout lens, still I use it quite a bit, it's always ready on that second body when I have my camera bag with me.
This lens focuses fast and the focus stays locked on and as I said the images are wonderful, they're sharp throughout the range of the lens. At f/8 the images are as sharp as any I've seen and they're very sharp even at f/2.8. The lens is pricy and as others have mentioned you can get the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 for a heck of a lot less money and it weighs half as much. I have that lens and used to use it all the time, till I got this one. I do sometimes still use the Tamron, especially when I know I'm going to be out all day touristing off somewhere and I need to lighten my load, because my backpack is full.
In my opinion, if you can afford the price and don't mind the heft (I usually don't, but as I said, sometimes I do) then the Nikon 17-55 is the lens for you, I just can't imagine anyone being disappointed with it.
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