The Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED AF-S DX is a lightweight, wide-aperture zoom in a very useful focal length. Key features include:
Compatible only with DX cameras
Fast, nearly silent autofocus
9-blade aperture ring
Durable, lightweight build
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No, this lens only works with crop-sensor DX cameras, such as the D3300, D5500, and D7500.
“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.
“ED” stands for “Extra-Low Dispersion” Glass and is a reference to specialized glass used for the correction of chromatic aberrations.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
“DX” refers to lenses designed for cameras with a crop sensor format and is an abbreviation for “digital short back.”
Angle of View | 79 to 28.5 degrees |
Aperture | f2.8-22 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Nikon |
Compatibility | Crop |
Diameter | 3.4" |
Dimensions | Length: 4.4" |
Filter Size | 77.0mm (nonrotating front element) |
Angle of View | 79 to 28.5 degrees |
Aperture | f2.8-22 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Nikon |
Compatibility | Crop |
Diameter | 3.4" |
Dimensions | Length: 4.4" |
Filter Size | 77.0mm (nonrotating front element) |