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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF Review

Main Features

  • 17-55mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 755g.
  • Diameter: 86mm
  • Length: 111mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.36m

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Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF Overview
Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage. When mounted on a APS-C / DX sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 25.5 - 82.5mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this lens is fast on wide end and equally fast at 55mm with a max aperture of f2.8.
Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF is weather sealed which makes it an ideal lens for outdoor use, especially when coupled with a weather sealed camera body.

Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF

PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range

CONs
Pricey
Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max_Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 17-55mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.2X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 3x ED glass elements and 3x aspherical lens elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.36m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 755g
Diameter 86mm
Length 111mm
Materials Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-31
Tripod Collar No
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF
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