Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8G

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May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 820 reviews of Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8G. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability. The design is also appreciated. Many are less positive about the price. Comments are divided on the size.

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On average, users rate this product 92/100 and experts rate this product 80/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8G from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and design.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 user reviews of Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8G from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and reliability. The design and usability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the price.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Nikkor Lens

Is the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021

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Nikon AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

For professional photojournalists and hobbyist photographers, the Nikon AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens offers nothing than the best quality and performance expected at this price range and camera accessory level. Although this model is...

Professional- one of the most widely-used and trusted wide angle zoom lensesPremium- Nikkor lens manufactured with only the highest-grade materialsSuperior- quality elements and improved focusing motor beats out competitionExemplary- fine focal range...

Professionals seeking an exceptional standard lens for usage with Nikon...

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Review Round-Up

The Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED DX is a professional grade lens and it certainly shows up regarding its exceptionally high build quality as well as very fast AF speed. Optically it is, without doubt, a very good lens but it has a few issues. The...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF-S Review Round-Up

The Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED is a professional grade lens and it delivers accordingly specifically regarding its superb build quality. The optical quality is on a very high though not unprecedented level. The center resolution is superb...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Aaron Schultz (digitalhomethoughts.com)

Nikon's Ultra Sharp AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

Nikkor brings us a top-quality gold-ring (professional-grade) lens with the AF-S DX 17-55mm F/2.8 G IF-ED. Sharp as a tack with exceptional build quality, its metal-body and rubber sealing to prevent against dust and humidity speak to its quality. A...

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

Hefty price tag ; Hefty weight (for some)

If you are looking to invest in some serious glass, then I have to say that the Nikkor AF-S DX 17-55 F/2.8 G IF-ED is a fantastic choice for the serious hobbyist to the professional photographer. With its impressive build quality and its unbelievable...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Digital Home Thoughts (digitalhomethoughts.com)

Nikon's Ultra Sharp AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Review

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the premium DX lens from Nikon, the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S lens. Find out how it performs in our review.

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

Expensive

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Arkadiusz Olech (lenstip.com)

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 17-55 mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Nikkor AF-S DX 17-55 mm f/2.8G IF-ED is a very interesting lens from my point of view and for more than one reason. It found its way to our editorial office over two years ago with the first Nikon D200 camera. The full test was done but, before I got...

great workmanship quality ; fabulous frame centre sharpness for the whole range of aperture and focal lengths ; very good picture quality for the frame border ; only slight astigmatism ; vignetting smaller than with the most serious competitors ; good...

chromatic aberration a bit too visible, especially for f/2.8 ; big size and weight

May, 2009

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Expert review by : photodo (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Review

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : WDC Team (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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

It may cost a lot, but the amount of features - such as the high build, SWM and fast f/2.8 aperture - definitely puts this lens in a professional category. The high optical performance is also a bonus, and Nikon owners will be proud to own such a great...

May, 2007

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