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Legendary professional f/2.8 wide-angle zoom lens.

With a fast fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8, the exceptional AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED covers the optimal range for wide-angle photo and HD video assignments. With advanced Nikon lens technologies and optical design, it produces clear, high-contrast images throughout its entire zoom range, making the AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED a highly reliable professional lens, in the studio and on the road.

Technology

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    Silent Wave Motor

    AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor, which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology.

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    ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

    An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

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    AS

    AS stands for Aspherical lens elements. This type of lens utilizes non-spherical surfaces on either one or both sides of the glass in order to eliminate certain types of lens aberration.

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    M/A

    Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.

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    IF Lens

    A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    17 -35mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.2 in.82.5 mmx4.2 in.106 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    26.3 oz.745 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length Range
    17 -35mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    2.1x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/2.8
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/22
  • Format
    FX/35mm
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    79°
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    44°
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    104°
  • Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
    62°
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.22xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    13
  • Lens Construction Groups
    10
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    2
  • Aspherical Elements
    3
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    0.9 ft.(0.28m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto
  • Filter Size
    77mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3.2 in.82.5 mmx4.2 in.106 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    26.3 oz.745 g
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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