18-55mm Nikon Replacement?

[shreds]

I too am surprised that the Nikon 17-55mm has not featured more in this thread than a few odd recommendations.

It is a really good DX lens and is head and shoulders above the 18-55mm, although that is reflected in the price.

I only sold mine when I went over to FF and replaced it with the Nikon 14-24mm and a 24-70mm. As a colleague still shoots with one, I have on odd occasions swapped it with him and I think it is a lens that is well worth the extra money and wouldn't recommend the 18-55mm even when offered as a kit lens package: better to upgrade at the outset.

[ShaneS]

Reviving this thread to let those that provided a lot of good food for thought that I finally decided to purchase the Sigma 17-50mm 2.8 (throughout the zoom). It arrived today so I will be taking it out over the weekend.

Originally I decided to get the newer version of the same lens that broke (18-55 3.5-5.6) but when it arrived I was disappointed in the build and the heft of the lens. I gave it a whirl though and wasn't overwhelmed by the IQ. Some soul searching later and thinking long and hard about my original desire for a faster lens led me to return it, double my cost , and push the buy button on the Sigma.

I am thinking of it as a longer term investment and hope I will be satisfied with it for some time to come.

Thanks again to all who provided advice. It is appreciated!

I will be sure to share some images soon...

[Mike Buckley]

You're gonna just love the constant f/2.8 capability when you're in situations that allow you to take advantage of it. My wife's variable-aperture zoom drives me nuts when I'm seeking to use the largest available aperture.

[Donald]

Don't think about it as spending money. You're just re-directing your resources. That lens will pretty much hold its value.

[mrinmoyvk]

Don't think about it as spending money. You're just re-directing your resources. That lens will pretty much hold its value.

Yes, money can neither be created nor be destroyed, it can be transformed from one lens to other

[Dave Humphries]

Yes, money can neither be created nor be destroyed, it can be transformed from one lens to other

But isn't the depreciation loss where all that dark matter in the universe comes from

Glad you're sorted now Shane

[ShaneS]

Thanks guys! I'm off to First Friday tonight to test out the lens. First Friday is a local festival of sorts where all the galleries and restaurants in Chinatown stay open late. Plenty of people and street performers are out and about so it should be a good test of the wide aperture

[Shadowman]

Thanks guys! I'm off to First Friday tonight to test out the lens. First Friday is a local festival of sorts where all the galleries and restaurants in Chinatown stay open late. Plenty of people and street performers are out and about so it should be a good test of the wide aperture

Don't be surprised if you start shooting at one particular focal length for the next few days. Finding the point (focally) where you feel most comfortable can be a lot of fun.