AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

17-55mm
f/2.8
Zoom
755 g
Min focus 0.36 m

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Quick answer

The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 17-55mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

This 17-55mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 17-55mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2003
Optical construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
Autofocus motor: SWM
Minimum focus distance: 0.36 m
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 755 g
Length: 110.5 mm
Diameter: 85.5 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED?

At 17-55mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.5x	26–83mm	24.6–70.4°	29.4–80.6°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED?

It zooms across 17-55mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.

Is the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 17-55mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.

What is the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 26–83mm on full frame, with a 24.6–70.4° horizontal and 29.4–80.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.