Although this is easily corrected in modern software, we have become used to much. This value bundle comes with a nikon 1755mm, prooptic filter kit, flex lens shade, adjustable for any slr lens, prooptic cleaning kit, prooptic universal cap tether and a corel software kit and more. Of course each of those lenses is progressively heavier, more sensitive in low light and more. Not many manufacturers offer highend dedicated crop lenses. Also as leonard mentioned plenty of good condition used 17 55 which will not drop a lot further along with good optics make it a good buy. Its supersharp and contrasty at all apertures everywhere in the dx image, and only slightly less contrasty in the far corners at f2. Nikon has made about 185,000 of these 1755mm lenses as of 2011.
The lens is made mostly of metal and the rubber sealed rear mount makes the lens. Designed as a dx workhorse, the nikon afs dx zoomnikkor 1755mm f2. He was so happy he ordered the software to use on his other two canons. The results for 17 30 mm focal lengths please us very much indeed. If you arent getting sharp shots with this lens then theres something wrong. With excellent optics on your side, it is the ideal tool to develop your practice and still cover all bases.
Its tough to recommend the 1755mm with the 1680mm on the market given the price differential, which is why my recommended recommendation below has an end point. Best zoom lens upgrade for nikon dslrs nikon 1755mm f2. From nikon lens literature the zoomnikkor 17 55mm is a constant aperture f2. The results of our test show that nikkor 1755 mm is the best lens in its class on the market. Lens making is an art nikon artisans craft nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the worlds finest lenses to life. Were all different, which is why nikon makes so many different lenses. I have always thought that the 17 55 was very sharp and very good optically. Also if anybody has any specific tips on how to get the best out of this lens please consider sharing them with us. Of course, the 1755mm also has some pluses over that newer, less expensive lens.
By the time they are cheap enough for me to afford i will have more then gotten my use out of this lens. I have just taken delivery of mine and was surprised that i couldnt find a group specific to this fantastic lens. Review by klaus schroiff and markus stamm, published december 2012 introduction the nikkor afs 17 55mm f2. Sep 26, 2016 it is a fine lens, i have one and like it, but if you are determined to change to full frame, dont buy dx glasss it turns your full frame into an inferior dx camera when you use it, inferior as full frame has a much lower pixel density, glass i. The 1680 build materials are not as robust as the 1755. Unfollow nikon 1755mm lens to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Even with the weight, it balances well on the nikon d300 body used for testing. I have always thought that the 1755 was very sharp and very good optically. Buying it along with a body halves your out of pocket. Apr 15, 20 a few test shots with my new 17 55 nikon f2. Theres no reason you cant make tens of thousands of fantastic images with just the 18 55. The lens is made mostly of metal and the rubber sealed rear mount makes the lens partially dust and water resistant. The lens that looked like brand new instead of used. It is very soft all the range and i quickly figured out it has very bad back focus issue. The shots have had not colour correction and are straight out of the barrel. May 20, 2016 the 1680 build materials are not as robust as the 17 55. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. This is one of the key difference between the two lenses.
As i update this article, nikon has 26 dx lenses though many of those are duplicate kit and superzooms. Download manuals, software, and firmware for digital cameras and other imaging devices. Some of the images that i have seen from the new lens tend to make me think that it is optically superior to the 1755. From nikon lens literature the zoomnikkor 1755mm is a constant aperture f2. Just wondered if you still think the nikon 1755 f2. Kudos to the seller its a very impressive deal that saved me hundreds vs buying a new 1755. Nikkor 17 55 mm resolution was tested based on raw files from nikon d200. Both of these lenses are great lenses, and you cant go wrong with either. Before proceeding, read the description, cautions, and download and installation instructions. Heres a collection of photos ive taken with the nikon 17 55mm f2. Best zoom lens upgrade for nikon dslrs sigma 1750mm f2. For most uses, the allplastic 1855mm vr does the same thing for much less money. With the introduction of digital slrs dslrs in 2009, many photographers lamented the fact that their favorite zooms, such as the 2870mm, suddenly became less useful, as they lost their wide angle capabilities. From nikon lens literature the zoomnikkor 1755mm is a constant aperture.
Personally i think it is, yes there are newer lenses available, some vr, but imo the 17552. Lens calibration software i have used it on a d7100, d7200, d750 and a yesterday a friends canon 5d mkiv. The autofocus is fast, images are crisp, and the color rendition accurate. A group for the amazing nikon afs dx nikkor 1755mm f2. I bought this as a replacement for the sigma 1835mm f1. He was conducting the test with a target at least a kilometer away in an urban environment over heat sources, through a window, using a filter on the lens, handheld with ibis on, at an unstated shutter speed, using different post processing for the various corner captures, and. Designed as a dx workhorse, the nikon afs dx zoomnikkor 17 55mm f2. You can also select a camera to see the results for all the lenses. The results for 1730 mm focal lengths please us very much indeed. Nikkor 1755 mm resolution was tested based on raw files from nikon d200. Mar 30, 2016 just thought id shoot this short clip to illustrate the speed of this newly aquired lens.
If you prefer to bring the lens for you everywhere, or like hiking and not travel with car the weight of the 1755 755g vs 485g for the 1685mm can be a serious drawback brightness. Add your best pics taken with this lens to the pool and lets see just how special it is. The photos are grainy, very soft and the bokeh is very average. Unfollow nikon 17 55mm lens to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While the guy with whom i was dealing in the camera store was a big fan of the 1735, the general consensus among everyone in the store was that the 1755 was a great lens. Some of the images that i have seen from the new lens tend to make me think that it is optically superior to the 17 55. May 27, 2009 the results of our test show that nikkor 17 55 mm is the best lens in its class on the market. Nikon have incorporated their silent wave motor for silent auto focusing. The most common complaint seems to be soft sides and corners. Jun 17, 2008 a group for the amazing nikon afs dx nikkor 17 55mm f2. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Standard zoom setting the afs dx zoomnikkor 1755 mm 1. Both of these photos were taken back in 2008 with a nikon d300 cw a nikon 17552. I recently read an article published a week ago that the d500 and old school 1755mm 2.
The 1680 lens is great, but definitely nothing fantastic. I take it most everywhere and ive done all day walkarounds without ever changing lenses. It is a fmount professional zoom lens with a constant fast aperture of f2. Once again showing their commitment to the dx format, nikon have produced this professional quality standard zoom lens. I have sold the 17 55 after the move to fx and now use the 2470 however i always thought that the 17 55 was a more robust lens compared to 2470.
Therefore, at service facilities where the point tester is not prepared, do not disassemble. A lens that was launched in february 2010, and since then has become a classic go to choice for any landscape or architectural photograph. I recently read an article published a week ago that the d500 and old school 17 55mm 2. Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests. You can also select a camera to see the results for all the lenses tested on it. No downloads are available for products that are not listed. Imatest showed the test lens delivered adequate although not outstanding sharpness throughout. It is true that canon 17 55 is only slightly worse and is additionally equipped with tempting image stabilizer but still nikkor wins when it comes to optics and mechanics. Dxomarks comprehensive camera lens test result database allows you to browse and select lenses for comparison based on their characteristics, brand, price, lens type, lens size, focal range and aperture. Considering that nikon is offering the 1680 as a kit lens option for the d500 tells me. Aperture can be set on camera body and matrix metering can be used with this lens.
It is a designated dx lens with a reduced image circle a rare combination of properties. I have focused on testing generic and comparative patterns of behavior for this lens. This was my first nikon lens after moving from canon. It is true that canon 1755 is only slightly worse and is additionally equipped with tempting image stabilizer but still nikkor wins when it comes to optics and mechanics.
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