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

The ultimate professional standard zoom for DX

Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 17
Durability 18
Price 10
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 2147

Key Features

OPTICAL 14 elements in 10 groups with 3 ED and 3 aspherical elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade metal barrel with extensive weather sealing
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
FOCUSING Internal Focusing (IF) design maintains lens length during operation
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras
MIN FOCUS Close focusing distance of 0.36m (1.2 ft) at all focal lengths
FILTER 77mm filter thread size
ZOOM Standard wide-angle to portrait zoom range
MOUNT Nikon F-mount bayonet
WEIGHT Robust build weighing approximately 755g

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 17-55mm
Aperture f/2.8 - f/22
Lens Elements 14 elements in 10 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.36m
Max Magnification 0.2x
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Format DX
Weight 755g
Dimensions 85.5 x 110.5 mm
Mount Nikon F
Weather Sealing Yes
Zoom Type Internal
Focus Type Internal