Nikon officially announced the previously rumored Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens: Pre-orders: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo Hands-on report Additional information: Z-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 Stepping Motor AF System Internal Focus and Zoom Design Programmable Control Ring Dust- and Drip-Resistant Construction Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm Primary 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...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Tuesday, 20 September, 2022