I originally thought my Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 VC, which everyone claims is 95% as good as the 17-55 , could get me through whatever I encountered. Didn't happen. I purchased a Nikon 80-200mm F/2.8 two ring right before a wedding, and was blown away by the quality.

Super Sharp, great color and contrast; No contest vs Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 VC

Some people may be put off by the size/weight of a pro lens (not me :D

Nikon's 17-55mm DX lens is designed for Nikon DX (APS-C) sized sensors. With a fast continuous aperture of f/2.8, the lens is among the biggest, heaviest and the most expensive in this category. So what's in there to warrant such bulk and cost

Good build quality; Sonic Wave Motor; fast f/2.8 aperture

Slower Sonic Wave Motor than comparable Canon lens

Nikon's 17-55mm lens is designed for Nikon DX (APS-C) sized sensors. With a fast continuous aperture of f/2.8...

Good build quality; Sonic Wave Motor; fast f/2.8 aperture

Slower Sonic Wave Motor than comparable Canon lens

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This professional grade optic for Nikon DX format digital SLRs provides an angle of view equivalent to a 25.5-82.5mm lens on a 35mm camera.

Very good sharpness in the centre at f/2.8; Excellent across the frame when stopped down; Tank-like build quality; Fast autofocus; Low falloff for a f/2.8 zoom

High CA levels; Not as sharp towards the edges of the frame at f/2.8; Expensive

Features & handling This Nikon optic is designed to a very high standard. It's a professional specification optic that has nine aperture blades to help deliver that image sharpness. There are 14 elements (of which three use the high quality ED glass), set out in ten groups.

This is a professional quality walk around street photography lens. Great sharpness and great build quality.

The AF-S 17-55mm has a price tag a little beyond the 1000 EUR/US$ barrier but upon first contact it is pretty obvious that you also get some value for your money - the build quality of the lens is superb.

Handling and features This professional grade optic for Nikon DX format digital SLRs provides an angle of view equivalent to a 25.5-82.5mm lens on a 35mm camera. This lens also sports a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the range, a silent wave focusing motor and costs around ￡1065.

Opening this box was just like Christmas morning, I'd been waiting and wishing, and it was finally here! Standard packaging was what I met - cardboard fitted to the lens with those little plastic baggies.

Extremely sharp; Amazing auto-focus accuracy and speed; Excellent build quality

Extremely sharp; Amazing auto-focus accuracy and speed; Excellent build quality; Hefty price tag; Hefty weight (for some)

Product Category: Digital Camera Lens Manufacturer: Nikon Where to Buy: Low Price Search [Affiliate] Price: $1,179 to $1,419 USD System Requirements: F-mount DSLR Specifications: Lens Construction: 14 elements in 10 groups (aspherical lenses & ED glass elements). Number aperture blades: 9 (rounded).