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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
High-Quality Optics. The Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED AF-S DX is among the best standard-range lenses available for Nikon DX digital cameras. It has three ED elements and three aspherical lenses to minimize distortion and chromatic aberration, and a nine-blade aperture ring to maximize smooth bokeh.
DX Only. This lens only works with crop-sensor DX cameras such as D500, D5600, and D7500.
Does this lens work with full-frame cameras?
| Mount Type | Nikon F-Bayonet |
| Focal Length Range | 17-55mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.2x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Format | DX |
| 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 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| ED Glass Elements | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Super Integrated Coating | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.2 ft. (0.36m) |
| Focus Mode | Auto Manual Auto/Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Dimensions | (Approx.) 3.4x4.4 in. (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | (Approx.) 26.6 oz. (755g) |