Which one should I get? AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED or AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G

[BhLoAlCeK]

does anyone have any idea what the 17-55 is like?

i'm using the old 18-70... am really tempted to make the jump for the 17-55..
or maybe, i'll just save up and go for the venerable 17-35 and use that as a dedicated wide angle lens.. =D

 

[lsisaxon]

does anyone have any idea what the 17-55 is like?

It's heavy. That's one thing for sure. I don't think I need to comment on the image quality.

 

[Big Kahuna]

I have the 50mm f1.4 and find myself always stop down to f2.8 :lovegrin: But it's a cheap and good portrait lens on my crop sensor....17-55mm should be better all rounder although I don't have one, I have the 17-35 instead and I find most of the time it suit my shooting style in landscapes and indoor photography :thumbsup:

 

[sin77]

still need to think? of coz 17-55

 

[lloh108]

Of cos must think lah....recession leh :cry:

Got $$$ also cannot anyhow spend

 

[jnet6]

Of cos must think lah....recession leh :cry:

Got $$$ also cannot anyhow spend

then don't think and spend for 17-55.
Workout something else meaningful for yourself and family.

 

[stupidbloke]

primes are the way to go. Sharp light and relatively cheap for the quality your getting. But then ultimately you must ask yourself. What your shooting. Your shooting style.

 

[canik7]

for me it really depends what kind of environment are you taking the photo.
If there isn't much space to maneuver, then i would get the 17-55 and sacrifice the DOF so that i don't have to struggle to get the right composition.
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[ashtorath]

do u guys with the 17-55 experience OOF often?
i just bought one, not really that sharp i feel... maybe my prob ba...

 

[lloh108]

After all the struggles emotionally, I finally give in to the temptation and bought the 17-55mm today.
Will test out the lens this Saturday in Chinatown and Taipei next week.

 

[chickenwing]

if you search hard enough you can find the 17-55 for cheap

today i bought the 17-55mm from Camera Hospital, its has been CLA and have 3 moths warranty for $1200

 

[lloh108]

if you search hard enough you can find the 17-55 for cheap

today i bought the 17-55mm from Camera Hospital, its has been CLA and have 3 moths warranty for $1200

Where about is Camera Hospital?