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, I have the same lens. The only sound the VR motor should make is a faint sound as if a wheel was turning inside. That lens is also dust sealed. Make sure the rubber seal is in place around the lens mount. This is a very expensive lens and I can see why you would buy it used. Nikon USA just raised the price $800 this month. Considering the cost of the lens a repair would be a small price to pay if the dealer gives you a good price. Good Luck, Len On Feb 27, 2009, at 11:55 AM, leica wrote: > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information