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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED vs Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

Nikon

AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
  • Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is lighter by 375g.
  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED goes wider (17mm vs 18mm).
  • Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is the newer design (2000 vs 1999).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED
Brand Nikon Nikon
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Wide Zoom Wide Zoom
Focal length 17-35mm (wider) 18-35mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/3.5
Released 1999 2000
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 10 8
Af motor SWM none
Elements 13 11
Weight g 745.0 370.0 (lighter)
Filter mm 77 77
Length mm 106.0 82.5
Diameter mm 82.5 82.5
Min focus m 0.28 (closer focusing) 0.33

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Nikon's wide zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, ED glass and a Silent Wave Motor, introduced in 1999. It takes 77mm filters.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • Silent Wave Motor
  • Metal build
  • 77mm filters

Cons

  • Heavy at 745g
  • Soft corners wide open
  • No VR

Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

A full-frame wide zoom with ED glass and internal focusing, released in 2000. It takes 77mm filters.

Pros

  • Light for its range
  • ED elements
  • Takes 77mm filters

Cons

  • Slow variable aperture
  • Screw-drive autofocus
  • Soft at 18mm wide open

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