The Lightweight Wide-Angle Storyteller

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 manages to combine speed and compactness while presenting a broad field of view that's ideal for anything from landscapes to architecture subjects to handheld vlogging applications. It is a portable ultra-wide-angle zoom that is ideal for creators.

Lightweight and Compact Design

Despite the bright f/2.8 design, this manages to remain sleek and lightweight, making it ideal for handheld use, all-day shoots, and a variety of vlogging needs.

Compared to the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S, this lens has a smaller diameter, uses more widely available 67mm front filters, and is 30% lighter while retaining the same f/2.8 speed.

Internal zooming design prevents the lens from extending during use, making it easier to balance while shooting, especially when used in conjunction with a gimbal.

Perfect for FX-format Z-mount cameras, this smaller lens is also ideal for DX-format bodies and will provide a 25.5-42mm equivalent focal length range.

Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation. It has a click-less design, too, that's suitable for video needs.

Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.

Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.

Autofocus

Stepping motor maintains quick and quiet autofocus performance that's ideal for both photo and video needs.

An internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.

Minimum focusing distance of 7.5" benefits working with close-up subjects.

Focus breathing has been suppressed to benefit video use and maintain a consistent field of view when changing focus.

Ultra-Wide Flexibility

Constant f/2.8 design maintains consistent performance throughout the zoom range and also benefits both low-light performance and depth of field control.

The bright design and ultra-wide-angle focal length make this lens suitable for astrophotography needs.

Broad zoom range suits travel and everyday shooting needs and is especially well-suited to cityscapes, landscapes, interiors, and architectural subjects.

Rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality, benefitting the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.