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Nikon 17 - 55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Autofocus Zoom
Lens for Digital SLR Cameras
Developed exclusively for
use with Nikon DX Format
digital SLR cameras, this
lightweight, compact zoom
lens is an excellent match
for the new Nikon D2H
digital SLR camera. The
17-55mm range exceeds 3x
zoom to broaden wide angle
to medium telephoto
photographic possibilities,
and the lens maintains fast
f/2.8 aperture throughout to
make it practical and easy
to use. When mounted on any
of the Nikon D2H, D1-series
or D100 digital SLR cameras,
the picture angle is the
equivalent to 25.5 to 82.5mm
on a 35mm [135] format
camera.
The range and image quality
makes this the lens
professionals and advanced
enthusiasts will use most
with Nikon DX Format digital
SLR cameras for shooting
portraits and close-ups, as
well as nature studies. It
also complements the AF-S DX
Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G
IF-ED lens in Nikon's
expanding DX Nikkor lens
lineup.
Nikon established yet
stricter evaluation
standards for the new lens,
and it achieves greater
picture resolution as a
result. The newly developed
optical system employed
includes three ED (Extra-low
Dispersion) glass elements
that minimize chromatic
aberration and three
aspherical lenses that
minimize distortion. Nikon's
exclusive Silent Wave Motor
(SWM) ensures fast, quiet
autofocus. And the
nine-blade rounded diaphragm
opening provides a rich,
natural look to out-of-focus
elements. With its useful
wide range and high quality
performance, this compact,
lightweight lens will help
win a warm place for the
Nikon DX format in the
hearts of Digital SLR users.
Note: This lens is not
compatible with 35mm [135]
format or IX240 format film
cameras
This new DX Nikkor lens'
true focal length is 17-55mm
with a picture angle that
will vary from 79° at 17mm
to 28°50' at 55mm. The
combination of reduced
picture angle and a smaller
image circle enabled the
creation of this compact,
lightweight DX Nikkor lens
that covers a range from
wide-angle to portrait and
medium telephoto shots.
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The world's first constant
f/2.8 3.2x zoom lens
developed exclusively for
use with Nikon DX Format |
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3.2x zoom covers from a wide
angle of 79° to a narrow
angle of 28° 50' (equivalent
to 25.5mm to 85.5mm for 35mm
format) and is ideal for
architecture, landscape,
groups shots and portraits. |
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DX design enables a
combination of wider
angle-of-view with optical
characteristics that are
optimized for Nikon digital
SLR camera sensors |
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Nikon DX design produces a
smaller image circle (the
size of the image that is
projected by the lens on to
the sensor) enabling smaller
lens diameter, lighter
weight and optimal image
quality from center-to
edge-to-corner on the image |
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3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED)
glass elements for minimized
chromatic aberration and
provide higher resolution
and superior contrast |
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3 Aspherical lens elements
for minimized distortion |
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Lightweight and compact
design: similar to 17-35mm
f/2.8 lens |
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Exclusive Silent Wave Motor
enables ultra-high-speed
autofocusing with
exceptional accuracy and
powerful super-quiet
operation |
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M/A] and [M] modes allow
rapid switching between AF
and MF operation |
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Internal Focusing (IF)
design for smoother focusing
and great body balance |
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Nikon D-type design provides
precise distance information
for flash and ambient light
exposure processes |
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Rounded diaphragm to make
out-of-focus elements appear
more natural |
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G Type DX Nikkor is designed
exclusively for use with
Nikon Digital SLR models |
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Fully Compatible with D1,
D1X, D1H, D2H and D100 |
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Construction |
14 elements in 10 groups
Extra Low Dispersion (ED)
Lens: 3 Elements
Aspherical Lens: 3 Elements
All Glass |
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Angle of view |
Picture Angle : 79° to 28°
at 50 ft.
Focal Length: 17-55mm |
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F stop range |
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum F stop: 22
Aperture Blade: 7 elements
(Rounded) |
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Closest Focusing Distance |
14.2 in. to infinity |
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Maximum Magnification |
Max. Reproduction Ratio: 1/5
(0.20) |
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Filter Size |
77mm
Lens Hood: Included
Case: Soft case: Included |
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Dimensions (Length x
Diameter) |
Approx. 3.4 x 4.4 inches |
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Weight |
Approx. 26.6 oz. |
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Notes |
Focusing Type: Internal
Focus |
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