Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/02/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bruce, Is the lens also AFS or is it the 80-400mm non-AFS? The only time I had a lens ring was when I dropped the AFS 17-35mm (not VR). It only damaged the hood but it also gave out a very high pitched sound when focusing. At the time I thought the ultra sonic motor went lower in frequency into the audible range. After using the lens a few times the sound went away (or my hearing got worse). Could it be that? I own 6 VR lenses and while the older ones make a little noise when settling, they don't ring. Len On Feb 27, 2009, at 11:24 AM, leica wrote: > Upon reading this Larry's assistance (Leica windfall), I am > prompted to ask if anyone has experience with the Nikon VR motors. > For mechanical equipment, we have gurus here in NL, but > this ............... > > I explain. I am contemplating the purchase of a second-hand VR > Nikon zoom. The motor in the lens "rings" slightly. Nikon Service > here says it can come from "dust" (from a sealed lens?) or just be > a motor fault. Since the lens has not been used for two or more > years, I wonder whether it could be just a question of gradually > "warming-up" the motor. > > Ideas, experience? > > Thanks in advance, > Bruce. > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information