Nikon VR Question

I have the 80-400VR, and the VR cannot be left on when mounted on a tripod. On the newer, more expensive lenses, specifically the 200-400VR and 300 f2.8 VR, can the VR be left on without any issues when mounted on a tripod?

 

Thanks for the replies . . . I recall Gale having said before that she leaves it on. I'm thinking of adding a gimbal head to my tripod, and trying to get more steady. I thought I read if the camera is steady, the pics will have a ghost around them, as if out of focus with VR on. But that's a good idea, I'll stick in on a tripod, remotely release the shutter with VR on, and off, and see what happens.

I found recently that on the upper-end Canon IS lenses, it is okay to leave Image Stabilization on, and the lens is smart enough to dis-engage it if when the shutter is clicked, there is no movement. Thought maybe the high-dollar Nikon's were the same way.

Thanks again . . . and Gale, I'm still trying to get used to the 80-400, it does take a bit of adjustment on my part. And with the Kenko 1.4 on, one REALLY has to be still on the tripod . . I still don't have the hang of it.