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Avi B wrote:
mawz wrote:
Avi B wrote:
There is no way they are putting out a 17-55 VR. Sorry.
The Nikon primes are pretty fast focussing on the pro bodies, it's just that they're noisy. I would like to see AFS versions of sub-100mm primes tho 
Why not? Canon already makes a 17-55 f2.8 IS and the 17-55DX could use an update with nano-coating to solve its flare issues. VR would make the update a fair bit more compelling.
VR would add even more size and cost to the lens. That's about the very last lens I would expect for Nikon to "update", as it works very well (aside from flare into sun/bright light sources) and is built like a tank.
I do hope that Nikon updates the sub-100mm prime lenses with AFS, and perhaps VR for the 85 range. I also hope that they put out a AFS 300 F4 with VR.
The Canon 17-55 IS is smaller and cheaper than the Nikon, but offers IS. I see no reason why Nikon couldn't build a 17-55 VR on the same basic footprint with no more than a minor increase in cost.
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