Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF and Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Name Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Release Year 2000 2006
Release Date
MSRP 744 USD 1179 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 21 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 24 mm
F4 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 19 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Focal Length 24-85 mm 17-55 mm
Zoom Range 61 mm 38 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 83 mm
Length 82 mm 110 mm
Weight 545 gr 645 gr
Other
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-25 EW-83J
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A