The Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 AF-S, first introduced in 1999, is Nikon’s basic wide-angle professional zoom for film and FX Digital. The 17-35mm is sharp at all apertures, has great ghost resistance, less falloff than fixed lenses, only moderate distortion and it’s built like a tank. Unlike many zooms, it’s made of solid metal.
This AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens is an ultra-wide-angle rectilinear zoom lens with a range of professional-level features that yield overall superior performance. In addition to providing the shortest close-focusing distance in its class 0.28m (0.9 ft.) throughout the entire zoom range, the lens also features a fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 at all focal lengths. It is ideal for photojournalism and general professional-level photographic needs.
Technical Specifications and Features
- Focal Length: 17-35mm
- Camera Mount Type: Nikon F Bayonet
- Optics: 13 elements in 10 groups – 2 ED Glass and 3 aspherical elements
- Diaphragm / Iris: 9 rounded blades – Plastic – Full-stop clicks
- Aperture Maximum: f/22
- Aperture Minimum: f/2.8
- Format Compatibility: Nikon FX/35mm Film/Nikon DX
- Angle of View: 104º – 62º / DX Picture Angle: 79º – 44º
- Image Stabilization: No
- Tripod Collar: No
- Close Focus: 11.02″ (28 cm)
- Hard Infinity Focus Stop: No
- Weight: 26.3 oz (745 grams)
- Dimensions: 84mm (3.3″) diameter x 107mm (4.2″) long
- Hood: HB-23
- Filter Size: 77mm