Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 D ED : Specifications and Opinions

Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 D ED

The Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 D ED is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2001 to 2020 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 1954 €;

54 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Specifications
Focal lenght	17-35 mm
Angle of view	103.7 - 63.5°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	13 elements in 10 groups
Min. focus distance	0.28 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.22x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, interal
Stabilization	No
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	745 g
Dimensions	83 x 106 mm
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Timk2

sent on 04 Novembre 2014

Pros: Constant f2.8 maximum aperture; sharpness and performance from f4; solid all-metal build; Useful set of wideangle focal lengths; 77mm filters; silent-wave focussing; Keeps its value

Cons: Expensive; many abused examples secondhand; Replaced by Nikkor G 16-35mm f4 VR

Opinion: My very old example was bought secondhand ten years ago! I traded in my Nikkor D 18-35mm f3.5-4.5 for it. The difference between the two were huge and vast. Used then with F100 film body and now D700 and occasionally DX D7000. Had to be repaired and serviced by Nikon when the zoom became stiff then jammed totally two years ago. Zoom and focus now both silky smooth. Performance at f2.8 isn't brilliant but by f4 is one of the sharpest lenses ever made, across almost all the frame. I use it at f4 for night-time and astronomical shots. Super sharp and contrasty down to f18, f22 not so good, but OK. In tests, better than Nikkor D 20mm f2.8 aperture for aperture. Barrel distortion at 17mm is quite noticeable but is not wavy-line and is easily straightened in Photoshop. Polariser at 17mm makes for great landscape photos but a slimline thin model required to stop vignetting at below 20mm. Lenshood needed at all times. Flare resistance good but not immune, the front element surface element is quite large and not very recessed. Recommended for serious pro use and tripod work on full-frame and if you can get a good, nice used example. My score 9/10 I also use this lens on tripod set to f8 on FX D700 to record a large public art gallery's every exhibition. It looks the 'business' as well as able to resolve the finest detail. I also get paid a modest sum to continually do this!

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Boken

sent on 29 Marzo 2026

Pros: Everything about ML is at its best.

Cons: the fear that the engine will break (I state that when I took it whistled then by dint of using it it stopped whistling) - the optics must be used!

Opinion: taken on a whim to combine with the 70-200 VR, the first version with which it is a fixed couple. Mainly used on Olympus E-M1x, E-M1 II, Panasonic G9, GX9: fast and powerful AF, top sharpness, beautiful blur, open shadows and above all no defects at the edges (on Micro4/3 you use practically only the central part of the lens). On the Panasonic it is absolutely a pleasure to use it: excellent for Street and generalist photos. Despite the years, he always remains a point of reference!

Danielem2

sent on 16 Aprile 2021

Pros: Versatility, low weight, dynamic range

Cons: Slight loss of sharpness at the edges.

Opinion: Used for about 10 years on D200-D750-D850. From the beginning he always whistled for the first two seals but never brought fire problems even in highly cold situations below zero. Suitable for day and night landscaping. With a soft opening in the tonal passages with a slight loss of sharpness at the edges, some very normal coma in the night photos always in the extreme edges where there are point light sources such as stars. It also holds the 45 mpx well. Compared to a specimen 20 mm 1.8 exceeded it.

Filippetti Livio

sent on 08 Novembre 2020

Pros: Definition and constant aperture f2.8

Cons: broken engine

Opinion: I use this lens with the broken engine, for a wide angle it is not a big problem to use it in manual, if you think that even many Zeiss are only manual i don't think it's all imbeciles who buy them. I know everyone would like the beautiful toy with many devices at warp speed, what I do not understand is why Nikon did not plan to make a replacement that is lasting , instead the pieces are always the same with the risk of always breaking. I have been using Nikon for 10 years but on this aspect I was very disappointed, as the grip tires in the SLRs that come off, swell and wear out immediately, I had until recently also Canon and never presented me with anything like this, never any problem .

Sergioilpaparazzo

sent on 03 Ottobre 2018

Pros: 2.8, diameter 77, well-balanced and saturated colors

Cons: I think the nightmare of engine failure remains.

Opinion: I owned this lens for several years, as I used it sporadically and decided to sell it to a colleague. I would add that he was extraordinary for his sharpness. Having had problems with the rupture of the AF on another lens of the same generation, I gave it up, regretting it soon after. However, it is a remarkable view. and versatile top.

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