Nikon has just officially announced the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm F2.8 lens. This ultra-wide-angle zoom manages to mix speed and compactness while presenting a broad field of view that’s perfect for anything from landscapes to architecture subjects to handheld vlogging applications.
The Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 Nikkor lens will be available in late October for $1,199.95.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm F/2.8 Specifications:
| Focal Length | 17 to 28mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 103° to 75° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.5″ / 19 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.19x |
| Optical Design | 13 Elements in 11 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Weight | 1 lb / 450 g |
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm F/2.8 Features
- Coverage of the ultrawide-angle 17-mm to wide-angle 28-mm range of focal lengths makes this lens the perfect choice for a wide variety of scenes and subjects, including street photography, landscapes, and portraits.
- The fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range allows for natural bokeh expression and reduces the effects of camera shake when shooting in low-light conditions.
- The compact and lightweight design with a total length of approx. 101 mm and weight of approx. 450 g provides excellent portability.
- Offers the shortest minimum focus distance*1 among full-frame/FX-format NIKKOR Z wide-angle zoom lenses — just 0.19 m, allowing users to get close to their subjects for dynamic expression.
- Provides high-speed AF and supports smooth focusing, even when shooting moving subjects and video.
- Equipped with a stepping motor (STM) for extremely quiet operation and fast response.
- Incorporates a control ring, to which settings such as aperture and exposure compensation can be assigned — realizing quiet, smooth operation even during video recording.
- Support for linear MF drive*2 enables smooth focusing.
- Designed to suppress focus breathing so that changes in the angle of view when focus is adjusted are reduced.
- The length of the lens barrel remains constant when zooming. This makes it easier to maintain balance during shooting, while also making the lens safer to carry.
- Designed with consideration for dust- and drip-resistance*3, and an antifouling coating applied to the front-most lens element.
