AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Replaces all primes of same speed its range covers
Very sharp (best at f/4-f/5.6)
High-quality construction, very sturdy
Internal focusing
77mm filter size

- Big and heavy (less so than 14-24 though)
- Does scary whining sounds when focusing

I´ve owned/used this lens for over 5 years and I love the image quality. Very nice for freehand low light shooting. I use it mostly for landscape shots but it´s also great for portrait use as long as you avoid the wide angle extent of the zoom. Subjects will obviously appear stretched or ´´fat´´ when shooting 17mm. Great lens if you can live with the limiting focal length range 17mm-35mm.

Nice lens but it quit working after three months. For some reason the apeture/iris gave out. It is is being repaired now and I hope the problem was just a fluke. It is a very versatile lens and I miss it.

Good points:
1) Beautiful colors - saturated, not washed out.
2) Very sharp. Wide end of zoom range is best.
3) Flare not a problem.
4) Very solidily built lens.

Minor issues:
1) Mine squeaks occasionally when zooming.
2) Limited zoom range but still very useful.
3) Weighty, but that goes with being solid.

There is nothing to compare this len itis one of best I ever used. It does a great jobs with groups and a excellent job on bridal portraits.

There´s a reason why most pros use this lens. It has solid construction, focuses quickly, and is sharp.

I am an aspiring amature. I have used Nikkor lenses for about 20 years (I have used Nikon cameras for 30). I bought this lens for my F6. The images produced are unbeatable. It is a great lens for candid shots at a party; the range is perfect and captures low light situations. If it´s a day time party I can use my Nikkor 35mm just fine. But at night, the 17-35mm is the go to lens.

This lens is with me 100% of the time and virtually completes all my necessary tasks

I can only say that this lens does everything I need it to, and brilliantly. It allows me the freedom to catch a shot in almost ANY situation. It´s heavy, yes, but what a magnificent chunk of glass and metal - from architectural to street candids to group shots, it does precisely what it was designed to do - pull the light in and capture life.