Nikon AF-S 17-55mm F2.8G DX IF-ED Lens

Designed exclusively for DX-format image sensors in Nikons digital SLR cameras, this new lens is not only compact and light-weight, but also offers outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and image quality.The Nikons first constant f/2.8 3.2x zoom lens developed exclusively for use with Nikon DX Format.3.2x zoom covers from a wide angle of 79-degrees to a narrow angle of 28-degrees 50 (equivalent to 25.5mm to 85.5mm for 35mm format) and is ideal for architecture, landscape, groups shots and portraits.

DX design enables a combination of wider angle-of-view with optical characteristics that are optimized for Nikon digital SLR camera sensors. Developed exclusively for use with Nikon DX Format digital SLR cameras, this lightweight, compact zoom lens is an excellent match for the new breed of Nikon digital SLR cameras. 
The 17-55mm range exceeds 3x zoom to broaden wide angle to medium telephoto photographic possibilities, and the lens maintains fast f/2.8 aperture throughout to make it practical and easy to use. When mounted on any of the Nikon DX digital SLR cameras, the picture angle is the equivalent to 25.5 ~ 82.5mm on a 35mm [135] format camera.

Key Features

- Constant f2.8 3.2x zoom lens developed exclusively for use with the Nikon DX Format.
- Dust and waterproof rubber sealing mount 
- High optical performance by aspherical lenses and ED glass elements 
- Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation 
- M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual operation