Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
$1,299
17-55 mm
autofocus 3.2x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Nikon DX
  • Nikon AF-S Built in focus motor

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 218 users at B&H Photo Video

"This lens absolutely rocks. If you're shooting DX format, this is the lens you have to have."

"The fact that is has an excellent build of metal and glass let you know that you have a real power tool in your hands."

"In good lighting, this lens delivers, but in low light it struggles to focus, focus is slow and inconsistent."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D4.

Nikon D4
93.3 - 36.2°
horizontal angle of view
17-55mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

Nikon D5100
69.5 - 24.2°
horizontal angle of view
26-84mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs other Nikon DX lenses

Fixed aperture Fixed aperture Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8

Cons

The Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs other Nikon DX lenses

Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

The Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs other Nikon DX wide angle lenses

Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
3.2x

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 17 mm
Max focal length
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 55 mm
below average below average
Zoom range
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 3.2x
Magnification
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 1:5 (0.2x)

Aperture
Wide minimum
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 f/2.8
Wide maximum
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 f/22
Tele minimum
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 f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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 f/22

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
Focus motor
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 Nikon AF-S
above average above average
Image stabilization
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 None
Fisheye
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 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Nikon DX
Length
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 112 mm
Diameter
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 86 mm
Filter size
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 77 mm
Weight
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 0.8 kg

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 69.5°
Telephoto horizontal
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 24.2°
Wide vertical
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 49.3°
Telephoto vertical
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 16.1°
Wide diagonal
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 79.5°
Telephoto diagonal
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 28.8°

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX lens?

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Avatar for lenshero lenshero (7:47 PM, January 05, 2011)
Hi Luke, this lens, the 17-55mm is much faster (e.g. f/2.8), so you'll be able to shoot in less light and get narrow depth of field more easily. (great for blurring the background). I'd imagine the 17-55 would be sharper and produce better images given its price range. The 16-85 though will give you a bit more zoom range/reach, and includes vibration reduction which can also help in low light.
 
Avatar for lukebacon lukebacon (7:29 PM, January 05, 2011)
I've got an opportunity to purchase one of these for around £660 (used) - any thoughts on whether/why I should consider it over the 16-85 I was planning to get otherwise with my upgrade to the D7000?
 
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