VR lens noise during operation

[Gareth_R]

I have just bought my first ever VR lens. When I give the shutter release a half press I can hear a whiring noise from the motor / gyro which seems perfectly normal.
When I release the button the whiring noise continues for abot a second and then there is a metalic type click as the motor / gyro stops.
My question is - is it normal to hear this click as the VR switches off ?
Thanks.. Gareth

 

[dsp921]

Yes, that's normal.

 

[Michael]

When I first bought my 70-200VR it did the exact same thing. I contacted Nikon and they assured me that it is a normal part of operation.

 

[Gareth_R]

Thanks guys. I thought it was probably ok, but it's always as well to check.

 

[lanthier]

Yes this is normal. I have also noted some variability in AFS noise across lenses as well.

 

[andrzejmakal]

normal