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