Couldn't agree better. I shot 2 events using Nikkor 18-135 f3.5-5.6 and Tamron 17-50f2.8.
Though i get the bokeh with the tamron lens, but the colours and details were really way off compare to the nikkor kit lens. At least for me. (or i not good in using it.
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Sold it after the wedding shoot.(pretty pissed cos i spend 2 weeks to recover the shots...:sweat
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Yes, this part i agree as well. It depends on how often you use this mid range. And also the plan for FF later on.
I personally cannot justify spending 1.8k-2k (for new piece now is it?) on the 17-55 f2.8 when i can top up a bit more for the 24-70 f2.8.
TS, unless you are very very sure you want to stay in DX for a long time or at least you will be keeping your DX body for a long time or you use it for a living, then i would say go for the 17-55 f2.8 for a peace of mind or get a 2nd hand one.
If not, the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 should suffice for the time being la.
Like my friend say, DX and FX is just a format.
But FX is poisonous.;p