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<blockquote data-quote="bluenoser" data-source="post: 29745" data-attributes="member: 6351">I can see why you like it Anthony! Super looking image (and nicely done HDR).I bought this lens used earlier this year and it has rarely come off my D7000 - it just oozes quality (although I did mix up the zoom and focus rings from time to time! LOL!)&nbsp; For DX - IMHO - the 17-55 range is more practical/useful than say a lens like the (incredible) 24-70.&nbsp; The 70-200 VRII is on my NAS list but I'll have to sell a kidney and a few other things to get it anytime soon. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I'm not sure if I would have ponied up for the 17-55&nbsp; brand new - awfully expensive - but I got a great deal at $820 which made it impossible to pass up. I will say that the heft of the lens did inspire me to get the MB-D11 grip to add better balance <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />&nbsp;&nbsp; Looking forward to seeing more of your 17-55 images.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bluenoser, post: 29745, member: 6351"] I can see why you like it Anthony! Super looking image (and nicely done HDR). I bought this lens used earlier this year and it has rarely come off my D7000 - it just oozes quality (although I did mix up the zoom and focus rings from time to time! LOL!) For DX - IMHO - the 17-55 range is more practical/useful than say a lens like the (incredible) 24-70. The 70-200 VRII is on my NAS list but I'll have to sell a kidney and a few other things to get it anytime soon. :) I'm not sure if I would have ponied up for the 17-55 brand new - awfully expensive - but I got a great deal at $820 which made it impossible to pass up. I will say that the heft of the lens did inspire me to get the MB-D11 grip to add better balance :) Looking forward to seeing more of your 17-55 images. [/QUOTE]

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