If you already had a wide angle, what would be your next lens?

[jose_angel]

About handling, althought I like very much the smaller, fat&shorter 17-55, in the real life I prefer the ergonomics of the 24-70; better sized to my hands, focus and zoom rings are smoother, zoom ring is greatly wider and softer, you can move it almost with one finger.

 

Construction quality are on top with both lenses, the 17-55 looks built like a tank, more solid, the 24-70 looks more refined, with thinner materials but equally good. I like the fixed glass rear element on the 24-70, acts like a rear cap against dust or moisture.

 

Lens hoods are very similar, the 24-70 one is a bit thicker and obviously very slighly longer.<div></div>

[yurgens_f]

David Terk -you not get 24-70, bcs OUT of Stock, kiding

[anna_leong]

I am in the same situation as you are!

 

I have also been contemplating for a while. Looked at 17-55mm and 24-70mm: the

latter definitely too big n heavy for me. After much to-ing and fro-ing, i've decided to

pick up a 28mm prime lens instead. So for now, my arsenal is: Tokina 12-24mm,

Nikkor 50mm f1.8, 70-300mm VR and the soon to be collected 28mm f2.8.

 

Perhaps one day, might add the 50mm f1.2 AIS for low light photography.

 

cheers