Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S DX NIKKOR

Lightbulb Rentals presents the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED, designed as a versatile workhorse for DX-format Nikon cameras. This lens covers a focal length range equivalent to 25.5-82.5mm in full-frame terms, making it suitable for a wide range of photographic applications from wide-angle to portrait-length shots.
Featuring a fast and constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, the lens excels in challenging lighting conditions and provides enhanced control over depth of field, making it ideal for selective focus techniques. Its advanced optical construction includes three aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements, effectively minimizing spherical and chromatic aberrations across the zoom range. This design ensures sharp, high-resolution images with accurate color rendering.
The integration of a Super Integrated Coating further enhances performance by reducing flare, ghosting, and internal reflections, thereby improving overall contrast and color fidelity, especially in bright lighting conditions.
For precise and quiet autofocus operation, the lens is equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM), enabling fast and accurate focusing. It also offers full-time manual focus override, allowing photographers to fine-tune focus manually without switching modes. The internal focusing mechanism maintains the lens’s compact form and promotes faster focusing speeds.
With a rounded nine-blade diaphragm, the lens produces a smooth and pleasing bokeh, enhancing its capability for creating images with shallow depth of field and selective focus effects.
The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED is designed to meet the demands of professional photographers and enthusiasts alike, offering exceptional optical performance and versatility for various shooting scenarios, from wide-angle landscapes to detailed portraits.