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With the introduction of digital SLRs (DSLRs), many photographers lamented the fact that their favorite zooms, such as the 28-70mm , suddenly became less useful, as they lost their wide angle capabilities. With the smaller sensor size of the Nikon...
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With the introduction of digital SLRs (DSLRs), many photographers lamented the fact that their favorite zooms, such as the 28-70mm , suddenly became less useful, as they lost their wide angle capabilities. With the smaller sensor size of the Nikon digital bodies (D1 series, D100, D2h, Fujifilm S2 Pro), the angle of view for a 17mm focal length was effectively that of a ~26mm lens on a 35mm SLR. Many professionals regard 28mm at the start of the wide angle range and not overly useful, so they immediately went out and bought the Nikkor 14mm, which at least got them a 21mm equivalent angle of view (the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 is probably the wide angle most in use by outdoor and nature professionals like myself). Still, this really didn't give them any flexibility with wide angle extending into the midrange. The wide-angle zooms helped a bit (17-35mm, 18-35mm, 12-24mm), but they didn't extend into the mid-range and moderate telephoto. Nikon's solution to the missing lenses was to launch a new... See less 
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Lens Formula 14 elements in 10 groups; 3 aspheric, and 3 ED elements. | Other Features Manual focus override, AF-S lens focusing motor, internal focus, 77mm filter size. Comes with HB-31 hood. Focuses to 1.2' (0.36m). | Size and Weight About 110mm long, 26.6 ounces (755g). | Price US$1395...
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