Nikkor 17 55 2.8 review năm 2024

An standard zoom for Nikon's APS-C DX format DSLRs, the 17-55mm F2.8 covers an equivalent focal length range of 25-82mm, and offers a constant maximum aperture of F2.8. Its ring-type SWM focus motor means that AF is fast and silent. Designed for use on Nikon's early professional DSLRs, the dust and moisture-sealed 17-55mm F2.8 is outclassed optically by newer lenses like the (admittedly slower) AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm F4 VR, but remains a decent performer and one of the most solid lenses in Nikon's DX lineup.

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Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 G IF-ED DX - Review / Test Report - Analysis

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Distortion

The AF-S 17-55 mm shows a quite typical distortion characteristic for a lens in this class. At 17mm there is some relatively pronounced barrel distortion changing to moderate pincushion distortion towards the long end of the zoom range. At 24mm both forces even out with virtually no distortion at this focal length.

17mm:

24mm:

35mm:

55mm:

The chart above has a real-world size of about 120x80cm.

Vignetting

The AF-S 17-55mm DX is a reduced image circle lens (APS-C) and typical for such lenses so vignetting is somewhat more pronounced compared to full frame lenses. As to be expected the problem is most significant at 17mm @ f/2.8 where the vignetting exceeds 1.2EV at the image borders. The issue eases towards the 55mm end of the zoom range but vignetting remains relatively high here. However, from f/4 & up the issue is well under control for such a lens.

MTF (resolution)

As to be expected for a lens in this price class the AF-S 17-55mm DX is a pretty impressive performer regarding resolution but it is not a lens without flaws. The center resolution of the lens is extremely high straight from the max. aperture regardless of the focal length. At medium aperture settings it reaches the resolution limits of the D200 sensor. At 17mm the borders as well as the extreme borders are pretty decent even at f/2.8 and very good at medium aperture settings. Unfortunately there's a weak spot at 24mm where the extreme borders are quite soft at f/2.8 but from f/4 and up they catch up quite nicely. At 35mm the borders are on a pretty high level straight from f/2.8. Same goes for the 55mm setting though the borders don't really reach the high levels of the other tested focal lengths anymore.

The lens exhibited a quite high degree of residual spherical aberrations (focus shift when stopping down) at 24mm as well as strong field curvature at 17mm.

Please note that the MTF results are not directly comparable across the different systems!

Below is a simplified summary of the formal findings. The chart shows line widths per picture height (LW/PH) which can be taken as a measure for sharpness. If you want to know more about the MTF50 figures you may check out the corresponding Imatest Explanations

This high-performance, wide-angle zoom is designed exclusively for use with Nikon’s DX-format, is fast and versatile for travel and portrait work.

This is the lens for both stunning sharpness and beautiful background blur (bokeh) with DX-format cameras. Its fine resolution and fast f/2.8 fixed aperture deliver exceptional photos and HD video—from close subjects all the way to infinity—to satisfy professionals on assignment as well as aspiring high-end photographers who value image quality. Its versatile standard zoom range of 17–55mm make it an ideal walk-around lens—you’ll keep it on your camera all the time.

Specifications NIKKOR F Lens Specs Display SKUJAA788DA Rotationn/a De-Focus Control- Rear Focusing- Focus ModeAuto Close Range Correction- Minimum Focus Distance1.2 ft. (0.36m) Internal FocusingYes Mount TypeNikon F Mount Arneo Coatn/a Nano Crystal Coatn/a G-typeYes E-typen/a Focal Length17-55mm Maximum Aperturef/2.8 Minimum Aperturef/22 Perspective Controln/a Lens TypeZoom VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization- Micron/a Filter Size77mm AF-P (Pulse Motor)n/a Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on Dimensions (D x L) (mm)Approx. 3.4 x 4.4 in. (85.5 x 110.5mm) Weight (g) (body only)*1Approx. 26.6 oz. (755 g) Optical Conversion Factor- Built-in Teleconverter Lens Groupsn/a Built-in Teleconverter Lens Elementsn/a Minimum Angle of View (Full-frame/FX-format) with built-in Teleconvertern/a Maximum Angle of View (Full-frame/FX-format) with built-in Teleconvertern/a Minimum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format) with built-in Teleconvertern/a Maximum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format) with built-in Teleconvertern/a Lens CategorySports & Action, Video Lens Groups10 Lens Elements14 Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.20x Minimum Angle of View (Full-frame/FX-format)- Maximum Angle of View (Full-frame/FX-format)- Minimum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format)28°50' Maximum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format)79° Zoom Ratio3.2x High Refractive Index Elements- Image Sensor FormatAPS-C size/DX-format Compatible Format(s)APS-C size/DX-format SR (Short-Wavelength Refractive) Elementsn/a Fluorine Coatn/a Aspherical Elements3 Phase Fresneln/a Super ED Glass Elements- Fluorite Elementsn/a ED Glass Elements3 Diaphragm Blades9 Autofocus NIKKOR FYes FeaturesAutofocus, G-type

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