Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/02/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It's the 200-400. B. On 27-feb-2009, at 17:48, Leonard Taupier wrote: > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information