AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED (2.1x)

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A high-performance, ultra-wideangle zoom lens with SWM



1999 Release



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Main Features



Fast, ultra-wideangle zoom lens with Silent Wave Motor
Features two types of aspherical lens (two molded-glass lenses and one hybrid) and two ED glass elements for higher optical performance
0.28m closest focusing throughout zoom range
M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements





Specifications






Lens construction

13 elements in 10 groups (2 ED glass elements and 3 aspherical lenses; two molded-glass and one hybrid)

Picture angle

104° - 62° [79° - 44° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale

17, 20, 24, 28, 35mm

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22

Closest focusing distance

0.28m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/4.6

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch:

N/A

M/A mode

Available

Focus lock button

N/A

Weight (approx.):

745g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

82.5×106 mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-23 (supplied)

Lens case

CL-76 (supplied)

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

77mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter

Usable, but vignetting may occur at wide or macro setting

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-23

TC-201S

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible

TC-301S

N/A

TC-14AS

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible

TC-14BS

N/A

TC-20E/20E II

N/A

TC-17E II

N/A

TC-14E/14E II

N/A

AF-3

Usable, but vignetting may occur at ∞ (infinity), or macro at wideangle setting. (0)

AF-4

Usable. (0): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

Infrared compensation scale

N/A

Supplied accessories

77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-23, Hard Case CL-76

Aperture ring

Does have

Distance scale

Does have

Material of bayonet ring

Metal

Note:





MTF Chart


Wide Tele

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm
How to read the MTF chart





Lens Construction



: Aspherical lens elements: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements