ev1lmagic
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I've been looking into getting the 24-70mm f/2.8 for awhile now and i have heard nothing but good stuff about this lense. however, recently i have been also pondering the idea of going with the 17-55mm for two reasons: (1) it is about $500 cheaper (2) it is a DX format lense, and because i am currently using a D90, i thought it would be better suited for the time being. fyi it offers a larger angle of view for the DX format as apposed to the 24-70 which isn't DX.
i have been and will mainly use this lense to shoot portraits ie for prom (school dances) and events (engagements, weddings, and such).
i was thinking that for the time being, i could reap better benefits from the 17-55mm since it is cheaper plus i get a larger viewing angle. however, i know for a fact that i will be upgrading to a D700 or D3/D3s in the not too distant future so would it be better to just go with the 24-70mm? Is the 79 degree viewing angle vs. the 69 degree viewing angle of the 24-70mm worth getting the 17-55 now, then having to switch to the 24-70mm later on? (ofcourse some money will be lost in the process from selling and buying which is also something i want to put into consideration)
any of your input would be greatly appreciated.
~Owen
i have been and will mainly use this lense to shoot portraits ie for prom (school dances) and events (engagements, weddings, and such).
i was thinking that for the time being, i could reap better benefits from the 17-55mm since it is cheaper plus i get a larger viewing angle. however, i know for a fact that i will be upgrading to a D700 or D3/D3s in the not too distant future so would it be better to just go with the 24-70mm? Is the 79 degree viewing angle vs. the 69 degree viewing angle of the 24-70mm worth getting the 17-55 now, then having to switch to the 24-70mm later on? (ofcourse some money will be lost in the process from selling and buying which is also something i want to put into consideration)
any of your input would be greatly appreciated.
~Owen