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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF F(FX) Mount Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF

Main Features

  • 17-35mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 745g / 1.64 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 83mm x 106mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.28m
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Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF Overview


Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingFair
Walk AroundGood
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
Macro

Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.28m / 11.0 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Pricey


Lens Mount

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF has a maximum diameter of 83mm and total length of 106mm. It weighs 745g / 26.3 oz.

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF has a focal range of 17-35mm and 2.1X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.5 - 52.5mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

Lenses Similar to Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF With Optical Image Stabilization
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Zoom Method

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5: 0.34x - (Compare)
  • Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX: 0.21x - (Compare)
  • Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX: 0.2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 17mm all the way to the 35mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
17mm F2.8 F22
35mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 10 groups .

Lens Hood

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-35.

Body Colour

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR
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35mm FF 685 g / 1.51 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 450 g / 0.99 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 950 g / 2.09 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR
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35mm FF 685 g / 1.51 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 385 g / 0.85 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 370 g / 0.81 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f4 Pro DX Lens Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f4 Pro DX
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APS-C / DX 530 g / 1.17 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 950 g / 2.09 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Lens Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
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Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX Lens Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX
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Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1100 g / 2.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 810 g / 1.78 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1110 g / 2.44 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 440 g / 0.97 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 17-35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
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 745g
Diameter 83mm
Length 106mm
Materials metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-35
Tripod Collar No
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