Ahh, that 17-35 f/2.8...
It is also the only zoom I purposefully bought, many years ago (besides a cheap travel zoom I picked up on a whim). It turned out to be one of the best photography investments I ever made, and it wasn't even that expensive.
Sadly, I find myself using my Nikons less that I ever thought possible. It turns out that the camera that's with you at all times is more useful than the camera that takes better pictures.
While sports photographers seemed to lean towards Canons (under pressure from their employers, no doubt
), Nat Geo photographers always favoured Nikons. Now they are unashamedly using iPhone cameras, still churning out great images. Is the writing on the wall...?
Cheers
Steffen.