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IMASA · 09-05-2008, 07:59 PM

For the Nikon users, I'm trying to decide which lens to get, the 17-35 F2.8 FX or the 17-55 F2.8 DX lens. I have a D200 and realistically don't see myself getting a FX camera, however, you never know. In 5 years time, perhaps all consumer level DSLR's are full frame, and the DX lens would be bunk.

At this point, everyone is persuading me not to buy DX lenses any more, however, the reviews say the 17-55 is sharper, has better bokeh and the focal range is a bit more useful, though I could get by with the 17-35 and a 50 prime. Opinions?

09-05-2008, 07:59 PM	#310
IMASA Rs has made me the woman i am today! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,461 Thanked 1,276 Times in 308 Posts Failed 25 Times in 12 Posts Member's Picture Albums	For the Nikon users, I'm trying to decide which lens to get, the 17-35 F2.8 FX or the 17-55 F2.8 DX lens. I have a D200 and realistically don't see myself getting a FX camera, however, you never know. In 5 years time, perhaps all consumer level DSLR's are full frame, and the DX lens would be bunk. At this point, everyone is persuading me not to buy DX lenses any more, however, the reviews say the 17-55 is sharper, has better bokeh and the focal range is a bit more useful, though I could get by with the 17-35 and a 50 prime. Opinions? Last edited by IMASA; 09-05-2008 at 08:01 PM.