Comparison of Konica Minolta AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 D and Nikon 18-35mm ƒ/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 18-35mm ƒ/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Nikkor ×	Konica Minolta AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 D ×
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 29.00	2.80 - 32.00
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	63.00 - 100.00	63.00 - 104.00
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Notes	Included Accessories: Front and rear lens caps, bayonet lens hood, soft lens case	Included Accessories: Lens Hood
Focus Details	Internal with Silent Wave Motor (SWM); M/A, M switch	-
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
APS Equivalent	27 - 52mm	25.5 - 52.5mm
Lens Construction	12 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED and 3 aspherical elements	14 elements in 11 groups
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 35.00	17.00 - 35.00
Brand	Nikon	Konica-minolta
Name	Nikon 18-35mm ƒ/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Nikkor	Konica Minolta AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 D
Weight (g)	385	430
Diameter (mm)	83	83
Length (mm)	95	88.5
Diaphragm Blades	7	-
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.2	0.19
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Closest Focus (m)	0.28	0.3