AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED (3.2x)

Click to enlarge Click to view lens specs		Wideangle zoom lens exclusively for use with Nikon DX-Format digital SLR 2004 Release
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Main Features

• Specially designed and optimized for Nikon digital SLRs
  
• Dust and Waterproof rubber sealing mount
  
• High optical performance by aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
  
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet operation
  
• M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual operation
  
• Lightweight and compact design
  

Specifications

Lens construction		14 elements in 10 groups (3 ED glass elements and 3 aspherical lenses)
Picture angle		79° - 28°50'
Focal-length scale		17, 20, 24, 28, 35, 45, 55mm
Number of diaphragm blades		9 (rounded)
Minimum f/stop		22
Closest focusing distance		0.36m (at 35mm focal length)
Maximum reproduction ratio		1/5
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.)		755g
Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		85.5 × 110.5 mm
Lens cap		Snap-on
Lens hood		HB-31 (supplied)
Lens case		CL-1120 (supplied)
Tripod collar		N/A
External front filter attachment frame		N/A
External front filter		77mm
Slip-on filter		N/A
Built-in/rear filter		N/A
Circular polarizing filter		Usable, but slight vignetting may occur at macro setting
Circular polarizing filter II		Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-31. Slight vignetting may occur at macro setting.
Infrared compensation scale		N/A
Supplied accessories		77mm snap-on front lens cap LC-77, Rear lens cap LF-1, Flexible lens pouch CL-1120, Bayonet Hood HB-31
Aperture ring		N/A
Distance scale		Does have

MTF Chart

Wide	Tele

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional 10 lines/mm 30 lines/mm

How to read the MTF chart




Lens Construction

: Nano Crystal Coat	: Aspherical lens elements
: Super ED glass elements	: VR units
: ED glass elements