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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