Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Versatile Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon Z-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is a versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for Nikon Z-mount cameras. With a constant f/2.8 aperture, this lens offers excellent low-light performance and creative depth-of-field control. It is ideal for landscape, architecture, interior, and travel photography, providing expansive perspectives and stunning image quality in a compact and lightweight design.

Key Features

Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom Range

• 17-28mm Focal Length: Covers an expansive field of view, perfect for capturing wide landscapes, architectural details, interiors, and dynamic travel scenes.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent exposure settings throughout the zoom range, allowing for excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 13 elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical elements and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and contrast across the frame.
• ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats: Reduce flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Smooth and Quiet Autofocus

• Stepping Motor (STM): Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
• Mount Type: Nikon Z mount (Full-Frame/FX-format)
• Focal Length: 17-28mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 13 elements in 11 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.19 m (0.63 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.19x
• Filter Diameter: 67mm
• Dimensions: 75 x 101 mm (3.0 x 4.0 in)
• Weight: 450 g (0.99 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portable Build: Weighing only 450 grams, this lens is easy to carry and handle, making it a great choice for travel and everyday photography.
• Compact Size: Despite its wide-angle capabilities and fast aperture, the lens is designed to be compact and lightweight, enhancing portability.

Professional Build Quality

• Durable Construction: Robust build quality ensures reliability in various shooting environments.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction protects the lens from the elements, making it suitable for outdoor photography.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Various Photography Styles: Perfect for capturing wide-angle landscapes, architectural details, interior spaces, and dynamic travel scenes.
• Excellent for Video: The smooth and quiet STM autofocus, combined with the ultra-wide zoom range and constant f/2.8 aperture, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.