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Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

More zoom 3.2x vs 1.7x
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Around 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $1,299.00 vs $1,903.00
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The best price we've seen is $604 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 24 mm
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Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly shorter 112 mm vs 131 mm
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More than 10% shorter
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 0.8 kg vs 1 kg
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More than 20% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:55 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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

Wide angle lens

$1,499

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$780

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Slightly lighter

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture

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