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  1. ItaliaF1

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    #1 ItaliaF1, Mar 31, 2007
    I am thinking about picking one of these up soon. I tested it out at Wolf Camera for about 2 minutes and really liked it. For those that own/have used it alot, what do you think about it for an everyday lens? My worry is that, if I get this lens, I won't want to use my 18-200mm VR lens anymore.

    Thanks,

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    #2 ItaliaF1, Mar 31, 2007
    Anyone?
     
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    #3 yzee, Apr 1, 2007
    I thought about the 18-200 VR but it was backordered, so I got the 17-55 2.8 DX and the 70-200 2.8 VR. I showed that salesman how to deal with the stinking backorders.

    Seriously, I love them both and they changed my amatuer skills.
     
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    #4 ItaliaF1, Apr 1, 2007
    I also have the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR. I like my 18-200mm, but after testing out the 17-55mm, the quality is clearly better. I almost shipped my 18-200mm off to Adorama to be sold yesterday, but I just couldn't let go of it. :(
     
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    #5 ItaliaF1, Apr 1, 2007
    What is the best price you have found for it online. I have found prices anywhere from $1200-$1400. What about you?
     
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    #6 yzee, Apr 2, 2007
    I paid $1300 for the 17-55, and $1600 for the 70-200 ay my local shop. A little more than the cheapest online prices but the guy helps me out and has nice Epson pro printers.
     
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    #7 Greg D, Apr 2, 2007
    AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm 1:2.8G ED DX - Excellent performance for two years now on D2X. At times wanted more zoom, Nikkor multiplier works excellent and easy to carry in small cam bag with Nikon 2800 flash.
     
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    Which multiplier/teleconverter do you use?
     
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    #10 davidgoerndt, Apr 3, 2007

    John,

    I've had one for a while now and it almost never leaves my camera. I bought it when I had my D100 and now use it on my D200. Very sharp, fast, although a little heavy. I've tried the 18-200 but it felt a little plasticky to me. The 17-55 is well built.
     
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    #11 ItaliaF1, Apr 3, 2007
    Thanks for the opinions, guys.

    John
     
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    #12 Christian.Fr, Jul 4, 2007
    this site is yours? if yes it s just wonderfull i like all pictures
    in partculary cars and London oufff this art work is exellent!
     
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