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VR lens noise during operation

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by Gareth_R, Jul 12, 2008.

  1. Gareth_R

    Gareth_R

    117
    Jan 13, 2006
    Colwyn Bay, Wales
    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
     
    Gareth_R, Jul 12, 2008
    #1
  2. dsp921

    dsp921

    898
    May 16, 2006
    Yes, that's normal.
     
    dsp921, Jul 12, 2008
    #2
  3. Michael

    Michael

    300
    Jun 30, 2005
    Mid-Michigan
    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.
     
    Michael, Jul 12, 2008
    #3
  4. Gareth_R

    Gareth_R

    117
    Jan 13, 2006
    Colwyn Bay, Wales
    Thanks guys. I thought it was probably ok, but it's always as well to check.
     
    Gareth_R, Jul 12, 2008
    #4
  5. lanthier

    lanthier

    3,717
    Sep 21, 2007
    Vienna, Virginia (Washington DC Suburbs), USA
    Yes this is normal. I have also noted some variability in AFS noise across lenses as well.
     
    lanthier, Jul 12, 2008
    #5
  6. andrzejmakal

    andrzejmakal

    571
    Apr 30, 2008
    Poland
    normal
     
    andrzejmakal, Jul 12, 2008
    #6
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