A initially learned photography as a kid shooting black & white then developing the photos in a dark room, that was a magical time and sparked my interest in photography. As I got older I dabbled in digital photography but wasn't until my kids were born that i really started to get an active interest back in it all.
Hello Ken thanks for tons of information from your videos.anyway I bought this lens for 500 euro on ebay, I noticed that from 35mm up to 55 mm at f2.8 it is soft, compare to 17mm up to 35 mm.is it the same with your lens?
If you leave the lens shade home, you can still fit a D7100 with the 17-55mm in a holster case. Put your SB800 case on the strap, and you have your goto setup. A little extra sharpening brings out the best in this lens.
Thank you Ken, I bought this lense (used…very good condition) after listening to your advise, very very happy with this lens, thank you for your help Ken! I have a D90, used this lense hand held in aperture priority mode with 2.8 aperture and took a photo of a plane after taking off, pretty impressive. ……. just wanted to share … https://m.facebook.com/groups/177025859305251?view=permalink&id=711712425836589
Hi Ken, after seeing this video maybe for 5 times 😅, I decided to go for it and I found a good one from an honest seller who told that he had it from 2008 and he showed me even the receipt, and I payed £350 for it here in the UK.
The question is:
Is it normal for the zoom ring to be quite stiff??
The zoom ring is working all throughout the focal length. However, starts to be stiff on the both ends (especially between 45-55).
To be more specific, one finger is extremely difficult to use in these ends (I think that might help), and you can hear a friction sound inside it, like it needs a lubricant or so.
So should I really send it to Nikon just to check it if this normal or not??
Or just live with it??
Apart from this stiffness, this lens is a hell of a beast (the best ever on DX).
Theoria Apophasis Thank you so much for this review, i just got a 2nd second hand for $745 which i might say in very prestine condition, looks and feels like brand new, clean lense,the zoom ring is still stiff, flawless, not even a smudge or scratch at the rear connectors, I meet up with the seller and found out the she only used it twice and switched to mirrorless because of its weight, it got stock on her Electronic dry Cabinet for a couple of years and never been used, I feared that due to the age of lens, it may deteriorate the performance and quality of the lense even if it is properly kept. But upon checking and through the help of your other video about what to check when purchasing pre-owned lenses and other videos as well, it was pretty sharp, it was fast&very silent focusing, love the weight, and i can even convince my co-photographers that i bought it brand new hahaha lol😂
I have this 17-55 2.8 DX lens. The zoom is now stiff to turn! got any suggestions on how to fix it ,,, like how to take apart & lube or will I be spending a fortune sending it in
Do you think this lens is overkill for a enthusiast. Currently own 35 & 50 1.8 and tokina 100mm 2.8 (off your recommendation) (love it) and an 18-200 that my father first bought with his D90 ages ago. Currently own a D7200 and would IQ be significantly better than the 18-200? I can buy this lens but I'm skeptical on the value, looking at $850 on BH photo used
I tested this lens the Nikon 17-50 f2 .8 using two different camera bodies. Over several hours using a proffesional sturdy tripod. The D500 Nikon and the D600 Nikon. I compared this lens at F2 .8 with the Tokina 100 mm F2.8 prime lens and the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 DI VC USD G2. With The test subject was black-and-white and color print. The size of the letters were from small to very large. The test was done on a very good professional tripod to insure the cameras were not moving at all. All photographs were done with the cameras set on f2.8. The result with this 17 to 55 mm Nikon that I bought off eBay and I now think is a lemon because I don't think it is good as some of the other ones I have seen pictures of on the net. Is this. The sharpness was abysmal with this lens. I mean trash bad. Now using the Tokina lens which by the way is a lens to die for because it is so good was crispy sharp and also very beautiful with the colors coming out fantastic. The same with the Tamron Crispy sharp with great color and just look great When set at f2.8. But with this lens the 17-55 f2.8 that I got off eBay was it was not sharp in the least. But remember with my limited knowledge of how to describe things other than sharpness I believe there are other factors that made the pictures at F2 .8 abysmal and I mean abysmal. But to give this lens it's due I have seen other pictures on the net set it at f2.8 and they look great.
It’s an amazing lens. I will be buried with it. Perfect 24-70 for DX. Killer with the D300.
I dropped this on my shoulder attached to my d71. Fell on the floor. Thank god nothing happened! whew!
I'm going into buying one this morning! I'm really looking forward to getting it. Thanks Ken!
How does it stand up to the 24-70
Honest question…. Do I still need my 50mm 1.8? I just picked up this 17-55 used.
Can I use this with d5500
Hello Ken thanks for tons of information from your videos.anyway I bought this lens for 500 euro on ebay, I noticed that from 35mm up to 55 mm at f2.8 it is soft, compare to 17mm up to 35 mm.is it the same with your lens?
NIKKOR 17-55 2.8 DX for US$600 or Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 for US$250 ??
This sigma is very high ranked both in dxomark and between photographers.
The cheaper have the advantage of leaviing me money for filters etc.
Bought the 17-55 off your recommendation, and I couldn't be happier with the quality of the photos. Love you man!!
Man, I've got an 6 years old D3200 + 17-5mm + SB-800 and I'm impressed by the sharpness. LOVED IT
If you leave the lens shade home, you can still fit a D7100 with the 17-55mm in a holster case. Put your SB800 case on the strap, and you have your goto setup. A little extra sharpening brings out the best in this lens.
Thank you Ken, I bought this lense (used…very good condition) after listening to your advise, very very happy with this lens, thank you for your help Ken! I have a D90, used this lense hand held in aperture priority mode with 2.8 aperture and took a photo of a plane after taking off, pretty impressive. ……. just wanted to share …
https://m.facebook.com/groups/177025859305251?view=permalink&id=711712425836589
It is a Top lens for DX. The best mid range zoom made by Nikon . Much better than Sigma and Tamron. It is amazing on a D500.
I just got one mint condition for 500 on Amazon on the used section
Scored one for $300. Clean, quick, & sharp – great for b/w conversion.
It is one of the best Nikkor DX lens. Everyone must Have one 17-55 2.8 for DX cameras .
thanks for info Ken, now have 17-55mm on D500 and D810, very good deal at £350 !
Nikkor 28-70 mini-me actually build wise
This is my always on camera lens on my d7200. It's brilliant. And surprisingly sharp at 2.8 as well
Hi Ken, after seeing this video maybe for 5 times 😅, I decided to go for it and I found a good one from an honest seller who told that he had it from 2008 and he showed me even the receipt, and I payed £350 for it here in the UK.
The question is:
Is it normal for the zoom ring to be quite stiff??
I called Nikon and they said just send it, and I'm afraid that this might cost a fortune 😩
The zoom ring is working all throughout the focal length. However, starts to be stiff on the both ends (especially between 45-55).
To be more specific, one finger is extremely difficult to use in these ends (I think that might help), and you can hear a friction sound inside it, like it needs a lubricant or so.
So should I really send it to Nikon just to check it if this normal or not??
Or just live with it??
Apart from this stiffness, this lens is a hell of a beast (the best ever on DX).
I have D7200
Looking forward to hearing from you
Thanks
Theoria Apophasis Thank you so much for this review, i just got a 2nd second hand for $745 which i might say in very prestine condition, looks and feels like brand new, clean lense,the zoom ring is still stiff, flawless, not even a smudge or scratch at the rear connectors, I meet up with the seller and found out the she only used it twice and switched to mirrorless because of its weight, it got stock on her Electronic dry Cabinet for a couple of years and never been used, I feared that due to the age of lens, it may deteriorate the performance and quality of the lense even if it is properly kept. But upon checking and through the help of your other video about what to check when purchasing pre-owned lenses and other videos as well, it was pretty sharp, it was fast&very silent focusing, love the weight, and i can even convince my co-photographers that i bought it brand new hahaha lol😂
I have this 17-55 2.8 DX lens. The zoom is now stiff to turn! got any suggestions on how to fix it ,,, like how to take apart & lube or will I be spending a fortune sending it in
Do you think this lens is overkill for a enthusiast. Currently own 35 & 50 1.8 and tokina 100mm 2.8 (off your recommendation) (love it) and an 18-200 that my father first bought with his D90 ages ago. Currently own a D7200 and would IQ be significantly better than the 18-200? I can buy this lens but I'm skeptical on the value, looking at $850 on BH photo used
I tested this lens the Nikon 17-50 f2 .8 using two different camera bodies. Over several hours using a proffesional sturdy tripod. The D500 Nikon and the D600 Nikon. I compared this lens at F2 .8 with the Tokina 100 mm F2.8 prime lens and the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 DI VC USD G2. With The test subject was black-and-white and color print. The size of the letters were from small to very large. The test was done on a very good professional tripod to insure the cameras were not moving at all. All photographs were done with the cameras set on f2.8. The result with this 17 to 55 mm Nikon that I bought off eBay and I now think is a lemon because I don't think it is good as some of the other ones I have seen pictures of on the net. Is this. The sharpness was abysmal with this lens. I mean trash bad. Now using the Tokina lens which by the way is a lens to die for because it is so good was crispy sharp and also very beautiful with the colors coming out fantastic. The same with the Tamron Crispy sharp with great color and just look great When set at f2.8. But with this lens the 17-55 f2.8 that I got off eBay was it was not sharp in the least. But remember with my limited knowledge of how to describe things other than sharpness I believe there are other factors that made the pictures at F2 .8 abysmal and I mean abysmal. But to give this lens it's due I have seen other pictures on the net set it at f2.8 and they look great.