16-35mm f/4G vs 17-55mm f/2.8G

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BNR34RB26DETT

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These are two of my future potential lenses.
I will be doing alot of video so im leaning towards VR
I mostly shoot cars and indoor photography.
SShould I go with
16-35 for the VR feature?
is there a big difference in quality between the two lenses?

than you
 
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pedroj

Senior Member
I have the 16-35mm F4 and love it plus it is a FX lens where as the 17-55mm F2.8 isn't...

I've read a couple of reviews that say it's as sharp as the 24-700mm F2.8..

I think mine is as sharp as my 28-70mm F2.8...

I would suggest you google some reviews up and check for your self..
 
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Sambr

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I have both. The 16-35 will work on both FX & DX as the the 17-55 will only work with DX( you can put it on an FX camera however it's a wast of time) IQ wise the 17-55 rocks especially with a D7000 even wide open at 2.8 it's sharp.Built like a tank. As for the 16-35VR F4 great lens on my D700,D800 & D4 works like magic on all 3 great IQ and colours.
 
BackdoorArts

BackdoorArts

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No experience with either, but as was mentioned if you're going to invest in a good piece of glass then don't limit yourself should you decide to upgrade from a DX to FX camera some day.
 
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BNR34RB26DETT

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so these are both great choices and similar in price
should i go with 16-35 since its got VR and i do a lot of videos?
or is there another lens i should consider
 
Marcel

Marcel

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How well does the VR work with video? Does it really help? I thought it was just kind of punctual while the shutter would expose.
 
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mr2_serious

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If you shoot video, i assume you will be using a tripod? if so, you will have to turn off the VR anyways. I believe VR helps with handheld.

someone please correct me if i'm wrong.
 
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stmv

Senior Member
you might want to research more on whether or not VR is of value in Video mode.

Nikon VR explained

I am not sure, he seems to advocate for faster shutter, should be off, and well, isn't video faster shutter? I am not an expert, and actually, I tend to keep my VR off, because I forget to turn it off when I should (like on tripod), so I find VR actually more of a pain, besides all the bulk Nikon keeps adding to lens systems.

Bring back the days of small simple solid, and great optic lens!

I noticed a trend of more complexity, bulkier, and worse, costier!

I would rather have a faster lens without VR. with of course, ultra low distortions.
 
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