The Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 G IF-ED DX was announced in 2004. It is a F-mount professional zoom lens with a constant fast aperture of f/2.8 designed for Nikon DX digital SLR cameras. Nikon have incorporated their Silent Wave Motor for silent auto focusing. The lens is made mostly of metal and the rubber sealed rear mount makes the lens partially dust and water resistant. Dimensions of the lens are 85.5 x 110.5mm. The filter size is 77mm and the lens weighs 755g.
Specifications
edit| AF |  Yes
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| Mount Type | Nikon F-Bayonet | ||||
| Focal Length Range | 17-55mm | ||||
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | ||||
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | ||||
| Weight | 755g | ||||
| Dimensions (Approx.) | 85.5 x 110.5mm (Diameter x Length) | ||||
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | ||||
| Filter diameter | 77mm | ||||
| Maximum Angle of View |
(DX-format) 79°° | ||||
| Minimum Angle of View |
(DX-format) 28°50' | ||||
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.20x | ||||
| Lens Elements | 14 | ||||
| Lens Groups | 10 | ||||
| Compatible Format(s) | DX | FX in DX Crop Mode | |||
| Super Integrated Coating | Yes | ||||
| ED Glass Elements | 3 | ||||
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | ||||
| Distance Information | Yes | ||||
| AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | Yes | ||||
| Internal Focusing | Yes | ||||
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.2 ft. (0.36m) | ||||
| Supplied Accessories | HB-31 Hood | CL-1120 Case | 77mm lens cap | Rear lens cap | |
| RRP - 2013 | $1,539.95 | ||||