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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF 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.
  • Diameter: 83mm
  • Length: 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 an Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF is compatible with cameras that have 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.

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.

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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 compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

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 .

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.

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Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF


PROs
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
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Pricey
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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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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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