Kit lens replacement - Nikon

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Hi all,

Just sold on my D3200 with the 18-55mm kit lens so I'm looking for an "upgrade" to go on my lovely new D7200. Is the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 still the one to go for? I see Tamron also do a 17-50 f/2.8, and Nikon do a 17-55 2.8 but this one is likely to be out of price range, even used.

I'll be adding this lens for use with the 35mm f/1.8 and a the 55-300mm f/reallyhigh.

 

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Thanks for the suggestions all, I've got plenty to mull over. I think for the most part I'd be looking at a fast lens as I usually end up shooting people inside/in low light so f/2.8 or faster is going to help here. I'd love the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8, but that's pushing the budget too much I think, even if I sold on my 35 f/1.8 (which is fantastic and wonderfully sharp).

I'm still holding out hope that Nikon will release a 24mm f/1.8 DX to get a 35mm equivalent. I'm sure it'd sell like hot cakes for the DX range, the 35mm already does.