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Gear Talk => What the Nerds Do => Topic started by: richardHaw on April 25, 2024, 02:23:13
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https://richardhaw.com/2024/04/25/repair-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-17-55mm-f-2-8g-if-ed/ :o :o :o
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Thanks, Ric.
A really good workhorse type lens with excellent resolution. I debated selling it but I was getting rid of all my DX Nikons and couldn't justify keeping this lens to use on FX with a crop.
Your article mirrors my experience with DX format Nikons. I decided the only APS-C cameras I will continue to use are the Fuji X-Pro and X100 models (and, occasionally, the Ricoh GR series). Their unique designs and handling make them appealing to me so I can justify keeping them along with all my FX Nikons.
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This is a very good lens but it's hard for me to justify it because I rarely shoot DX. ::)
This is the only review that you will find anywhere that shows how it performs with film :o :o :o
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I've put it on my revived D1X :) A visually nice combination and delivered files are great as well (all things including vintage considered).
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Yes, but it's too big :o :o :o
This lens defeats the purpose of DX ::)
The rendering is stunning though...
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One can argue the D1X is too big -- and heavy -- as well :) They complement each other and balance well to give excellent handling. Just went out with this very combination today and got nice results. The colour acuracy is quite something.
I might continue to use the 17-55 on my D500 if I keep that camera. Not decided yet. No haste.
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Yes, but it's too big :o :o :o
This lens defeats the purpose of DX ::)
To be fair, the original purpose of DX was that larger sensors were prohibitively expensive. Its ability to allow smaller cameras and lenses became a selling point later.
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To be fair, the original purpose of DX was that larger sensors were prohibitively expensive. Its ability to allow smaller cameras and lenses became a selling point later.
Even DX cameras and their lenses grew larger over time .... Then, with mirrorless, the small size again became a selling point. Until theses systems grew in size, too.
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Currently, I have no justification for a DX system. ::)
I only use it for birds and bugs...
m4/3 is much better for perverts at the beach :o :o :o
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In contrast, I see a lot of use for DX systems, and that is justification enough for me. The Z fc hasn't been dumbed down too much by Nikon so is pleasant to use and fits my smallish hands like a glove too. I even use the Z30 which is dumber, but still useable. With suitable lenses to match these small cameras, they are easy to deploy whenever a bigger system would be a hassle. And I don't reserve DX for 'birds and bugs', either.
The above relates to Z/DX, since I seldomly use F-based systems these days.
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Still have this lens from early days (for me) with D70, my entry, and later my extravagant D300 nearly-pro camera. Took many a portrait of my daughter!
Lately I’ve been enjoying Ricoh GX3 for DX, impossibly small DX camera. I wish Nikon would make a comparable one!!