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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A classic FX wide zoom. Nikon later offered the lighter 16-35mm f/4G with VR.
About this lens
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED is a fast wide-angle zoom lens covering 17-35mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 17-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1999
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 10 groups
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 745 g
- Length
- 106 mm
- Diameter
- 82.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED?
- Landscapes
- Photojournalism
- Interiors
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 17–35mm | 54.4–93.3° | 63.4–103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 26–53mm | 37.8–70.4° | 44.8–80.6° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D full frame?
Yes, it covers FX. On DX it frames like roughly a 26-52mm lens.
Does the 17-35mm f/2.8D autofocus on Z cameras?
Yes. It has a Silent Wave Motor, so autofocus works through the FTZ or FTZ II adapter.
How does it compare with the 16-35mm f/4G?
The 17-35mm is a stop faster at 2.8. The 16-35mm f/4G goes wider and adds VR.
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