Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED vs Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED and Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED | Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Release Year | 2013 | 1999 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 749 USD | 1954 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 2 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F4,5 at 35 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Construction | 12 elements / 8 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Focal Length | 18-35 mm | 17-35 mm |
| Zoom Range | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 95 mm | 106 mm |
| Weight | 385 gr | 750 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-66 | HB-23 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Supplied accessories 77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-66, Hard Case CL-1118 |