Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/02/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My thanks to Len. and Chris. for their input .......... and the rest with "thought-put". Will be following-up with Len. on the 'phone. Bruce. On 27-feb-2009, at 18:19, Leonard Taupier wrote: > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information