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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Focal length
17–35 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
745 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
28 cm
Length
106 mm

At a Glance

This ultra-wide zoom for Nikon F and full frame spans 17-35 mm with a constant f/2.8. The wide aperture helps in low light, for example under the night sky. It has no stabilizer. Besides astrophotography, it suits landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Night sky

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
17 mm
Max. focal length
35 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
10
Weight
745 g (1.64 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
28 cm (11.02 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.5 (0.22×)
Length
106 mm (4.17 in)
Diameter
82.5 mm (3.25 in)

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 26-53 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IFTamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSDTamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF)Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF ED
Focal length17-35 mm17-35 mm17-35 mm18-35 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8-4f/2.8-4f/3.5-4.5
Weight745 g460 g440 g370 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance28 cm28 cm30 cm33 cm
Length106 mm90 mm86.5 mm83 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF weighs 745 g. It is 106 mm long with a diameter of 82.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26-53 mm in full-frame terms.

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