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[[File:Nikon A F-S 17-55mm f2.8 G IF-ED DX.jpg|thumb|Nikon A F-S 17-55mm f2.8 G IF-ED DX]]
The [[Nikon]] AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 G IF-ED [[Nikon DX format|DX]] was announced in 2004. It is a [[Nikon FX format|F-mount]] professional [[zoom lens]] with a constant fast [[aperture]] of f/2.8 designed for Nikon DX digital SLR cameras.  Nikon have incorporated their [[Ultrasonic motor|Silent Wave Motor]] for silent [[Autofocus|auto focusing]].  The lens is made mostly of metal and the rubber sealed rear
mount makes the lens partially dust and water resistant. Dimensions of the lens are
85.5 x 110.5mm.  The filter size is 77mm and the lens weighs 755g.
==Specifications==
{| class="wikitable"
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| [[Autofocus|AF]]
|align="center" colspan="5"| [[Image:Yes check.svg|15px|Yes]]&nbsp;Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Mount Type
|align="center" colspan="5"| Nikon F-Bayonet
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Focal Length Range
|align="center" colspan="5"| 17-55mm
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Maximum [[aperture]]
|align="center" colspan="5"| {{f/}}2.8
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Minimum [[aperture]]
|align="center" colspan="5"|{{f/}}22
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Weight
|align="center" colspan="5"|755g
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Dimensions (Approx.)
|align="center" colspan="5"|    85.5 x 110.5mm (Diameter x Length)
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Diaphragm Blades
|align="center" colspan="5"| 9
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| [[Filter (photography)|Filter]] diameter
|align="center" colspan="5"|77mm
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Maximum Angle of View
|align="center" colspan="5"|
(DX-format)
79°°
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Minimum Angle of View
|align="center" colspan="5"|
(DX-format)
28°50'
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Maximum Reproduction Ratio
|align="center" colspan="5"| 0.20x
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Lens Elements
|align="center" colspan="5"| 14
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Lens Groups
|align="center" colspan="5"|10
|-
!bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Compatible Format(s)
|align="center" colspan="2"|DX
|align="center" colspan="3"|FX in DX Crop Mode
|-
|bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Super Integrated Coating
|align="center" colspan="5"| Yes
|-
|bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"|  ED Glass Elements
|align="center" colspan="5"| 3
|-
|bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Aspherical Elements
|align="center" colspan="5"| 3
|-
|bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| Distance Information
|align="center" colspan="5"| Yes
|-
|bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"| AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
|align="center" colspan="5"| Yes
|-
|bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"|  Internal Focusing
|align="center" colspan="5"| Yes
|-
|bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"|  Minimum Focus Distance
|align="center" colspan="5"| 1.2&nbsp;ft. (0.36m)
|-
|bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"|  Supplied Accessories
|align="center"| HB-31 Hood
|align="center"| CL-1120 Case
|align="center"|77mm lens cap
|align="center" colspan="2"|Rear lens cap
|-
|bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="center"|RRP - 2013
|align="center" colspan="5"| $1,539.95
|}
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==See also==
* [[List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor]]
* [[Nikon DX format]]
==References==
* [http://www.nikon.com.au/en_AU/product_details.page?DCRPath=templatedata/en_AU/saleable_product_information/data/Nikkor%20Lenses/DX%20Format/Zoom/AF-S%20DX%20Zoom-Nikkor%2017-55mm%20f2.8G%20IF-ED.xml&CategoryID=gp11zkmv&currentTab=gp11zkn0&currentLink=gp11zkn4 http://www.nikon.com.au/en_AU/product_details.Nikkor17-55mm%20f2.8G%20IF-ED.]
* http://store.mynikonlife.com.au/nikkor-lenses/nikkor-dx.html
* [http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2147/AF-S-DX-Zoom-Nikkor-17-55mm-f%252F2.8G-IF-ED.html nikonusa./AF-S-DX-Zoom-Nikkor-17-55mm-2F2.8G-IF-ED.l]
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