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Old 3rd April 2008   #1
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Default Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Saw a few people selling this len. Anyone know is there going to have a better len in the market?
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Default Re: Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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Saw a few people selling this len. Anyone know is there going to have a better len in the market?
Hope not, this is my dream lens.
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Old 3rd April 2008   #3
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Default Re: Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

a DX lens for a DX camera... this is the best liao....
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Default Re: Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

most like selling this lens is to go for the 24~70 lens.........................and get a D3
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Default Re: Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

24-70mm f/2.8 huh?

a FX lens for a FX camera... this is the best liao....

hahaha
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Default Re: Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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a DX lens for a DX camera... this is the best liao....
Originally Posted by slooow View Post
24-70mm f/2.8 huh?

a FX lens for a FX camera... this is the best liao....

hahaha
you machim saleman for nikon leh
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Default Re: Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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24-70mm f/2.8 huh?

a FX lens for a FX camera... this is the best liao....

hahaha
Can I know what will happen If I use it on D80 or D200 camera?
Will the picture become smaller?
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Default Re: Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

no la, basically your focal length will be based on crop factor/sensor size. if you mount the 24-70, just multiply by 1.5x, IIRC.

i have this lens and its truly ace.
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Old 4th April 2008   #9
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Default Re: Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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no la, basically your focal length will be based on crop factor/sensor size. if you mount the 24-70, just multiply by 1.5x, IIRC.

i have this lens and its truly ace.
So you are saying if I aid at a picture 100%, what I get in my memory card is only 66.67%?

http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses...g-ed-af-s.html

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