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Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,140.35
New (9) Used (9) from $986.88
Rating:  54 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3.2
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 17
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 4.9 x 4.7
MPN: 2147
Model: 2147
UPC: 018208021475
EAN: 0018208021475
ASIN: B000144I2Q
Availability: Pre-Order (0-0 Business Days)
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| Features:
| • | 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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Product Description
3.2x zoom -- equivalent to 25.5mm to 85.5mm in 35mm format / f/2.8 brightness throughout zoom range Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocus with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes Fully compatible with D1, D1X, D1H, D2H and D100 Includes HB31 flower hood & CL1120 case
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| Customer Reviews: Read 49 more reviews...
 Who are they kidding? December 28, 2008
Drifter (NYC, NY)
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
Canon offers similar lens with image stabilization for about 20% less.
By not offering image stabiliztion in-body, both Canon and Nikon extrorts permium each time you buy a lens. As far as this lens is concerned, for most users are better of with two fast primes and will be cheaper as well. Unfortunately, 50mm F1.4 is only Nikon prime that auto focuses on sub-D90 bodies. Current generation of Nikon bodies are best of the breed, but they don't lens selection Canon offers.
What an upgrade December 16, 2008
R. Romero (Los Angeles, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this lens to mate with my new Nikon D300 and upon opening the box, I was stunned at that build quality, heft and it having a literally silent motor. Optically, you can tell the pictures are sharper and clearer but I have to disclose that I upgraded from using entry level Tamron lens worth about a tenth of this price. My goal was to end up with a professional level camera and optic that would leave no excuses other than user error for picture quality. Now the pressure is on me. I must warn that with the lens and a D300 body, you weigh in at just over 4 pounds. I invested in a neoprene strap to take the weight and have had no problems. The mm range is perfect for light landscape photography to general picture taking. I have no complaints and my extensive research showed that this is a top notch lens. I'm an advanced amateur photographer with about 30 years of amateur experience - upgraded from a D70s with a Tamron 28-105 (and other lenses) to this outfit. Very satisfied.
Fast and sharp November 29, 2008
Jeffery Suddeth (Wheaton, IL USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Wedding photography is challenging, partly because of low-light situations, such as in a church when no flash is allowed or in a reception hall when the house lights are dimmed. For those situations this is my lens of choice.
And this lens also produces some very sharp images. If I am shooting portraits in the 17-55mm focal length range then this is the lens I grab. I also own a 50mm prime lens but I tend to gravitate toward this one.
Another bonus is the vibration reduction. I've hand held this lens for as long as 1/30 of a second without noticeable camera shake blurr.
If you are shooting Nikon with a DX sensor professionally or if you just want your images too look professional then this is the lens you need. If you need a lens for a D3 or the new D700, which use the FX format then this is the wrong lens.
Expensive but... excellent quality all around October 24, 2008
Dean C. Neitman (Ohio, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this as an upgrade to my existing 18-55 lens. Not a professional photographer but I have been working photos since Photoshop version 2.5 and I know a good shot when I see it. My 18-55 really did a nice job considering the cost and size.
When I got the 17-55, first thing I did was try to setup something to compare both lenses. I did a hand-held shot of a grouping of fallen leaves with both lenses sans filters at same apertures and focal lengths. The shutter speed ended up being just slightly different due to either change of outdoor lighting or brightness of the lenses for proper exposure. When examined zoom out... the photos were very close in appearance which was surprising. However, when zoomed in... the differences became clear. The 17-55 produced more detail in some of the leaves mainly the veins of the leaves. If you were buying this lens alone for this reason... the price might not justify it. Further research shows the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II to just about out perform most of the other offerings from competitors in this zoom and price range which could explain why images were very close. So... why pay the price?
Ok, the other thing of note is the extra f/stop down to 2.8. At 55mm the 18-55 is at 5.6 with widest aperture setting while the 17-55 can still hold it at f/2.8. Even at this wide open setting... I was amazed how much detail it captures. I shoot a lot of landscapes and often would go for aperture settings of f/8 -16 to maintain detail and DOF on the slower lenses but... I have been surprised how much DOF I could get at even f/3.3-4 which has been nice on those evenings when sun is dipping low and I don't feel like getting the tripod out.
The lens is big... and it is a bit heavy... but everything about it says quality to me. It feels like a solid and well built lens in hand that can probably withstand a fair amount of abuse from traveling and the environment. I would probably prefer the zoom ring and focusing ring to have swapped places as the focus ring is in front and zoom in back but that is probably just my personal preference. I am throughly happy with the lens and its the most used lens I have at the moment on my D200. I look forward to getting more f/2.8 Nikkor lenses now.
high quality build! October 15, 2008
point & shoot (los angeles, ca)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
if you have a DX body, want a pro grade lens then this is it.
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