The AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17–55mm f/2.8D IF-ED’s ultra-fast, f/2.8 fixed aperture ensures stunning clarity, beautiful background blur (bokeh) and consistent exposure across its entire zoom range and opens the possiblity of shooting in a wider variety of lighting scenarios—without a flash. Its DX-optimized design makes for a smaller, lighter lens that achieves optimal quality from center-to edge-to-corner of the image. And advanced Nikon lens technologies help draw the full potential from any Nikon D-SLR camera.

1. Mount Type

   Nikon F-Bayonet

2. Focal Length Range

   17-55mm

3. Zoom Ratio

   3.2 x

4. Maximum Aperture

   f/ 2.8

5. Minimum Aperture

   f/ 22

6. Format

   DX

7. Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)

   79°

8. Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)

   28°50'

9. Maximum Reproduction Ratio

   0.20 x

10. Lens Elements

    14

11. Lens Groups

    10

12. Compatible Format(s)

    DX
    FX in DX Crop Mode

13. Diaphragm Blades

    9

14. Distance Information

    Yes

15. ED Glass Elements

    3

16. Aspherical Elements

    3

17. Super Integrated Coating

    Yes

18. Autofocus

    Yes

19. AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes

20. Internal Focusing

    Yes

21. Minimum Focus Distance

    1.2ft. (0.36m) 

22. Focus Mode

    Auto
    Manual
    Manual/Auto

23. G-type

    Yes

24. Filter Size

    77mm

25. Accepts Filter Type

    Screw-on

26. Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.4in. (85.5mm) x 4.4in. (110.5mm)

27. Approx. Weight

    26.6oz. (755g)