70-200 VR noisy sound

wabbitz · 23rd May 2004

hey guys

for the ones who own this lens,

once you shoot a picture, there is a period of time where the motor continues to run.....a sound that goes zzz-zzz-zzz.

do you guys experience a sound of loud sound that goes "clack" when the motor shuts off?

Just wondering

Thanks all

wab

ken00 · 23rd May 2004

its normal, tats the work of the VR

Originally Posted by wabbitz

hey guys

for the ones who own this lens,

once you shoot a picture, there is a period of time where the motor continues to run.....a sound that goes zzz-zzz-zzz.

do you guys experience a sound of loud sound that goes "clack" when the motor shuts off?

Just wondering

Thanks all

wab

sehsuan · 23rd May 2004

this is a note for Canon IS lenses, may not be applicable to Nikon VR lenses - wait for the IS to stop before switching to OFF on the lens itself, otherwise there may be possible damage.

SNAG · 24th May 2004

Originally Posted by sehsuan

this is a note for Canon IS lenses, may not be applicable to Nikon VR lenses - wait for the IS to stop before switching to OFF on the lens itself, otherwise there may be possible damage.

If I'm not wrong, it's advisable for one to turn off the VR function before packing the lens, to prevent any damage to the "floating element" inside as well.

Correct me if I'm wrong...

capricorn · 24th May 2004

Hi Wab,

It's normal.

From what I gather, I think the zzz-zzz sound is the sound of gyroscopes.
Click or clack sound probably the sounds of the electro-magnets trying to
adjust the lens. Sometimes you may even see the picture on the LCD jump.

According to Nikon all of above normal.

Whilst we are on topic of VR, can anybody share experience about the 2 VR modes, VR Normal and Active. Which on do you get better results with.

Originally Posted by wabbitz

hey guys

for the ones who own this lens,
once you shoot a picture, there is a period of time where the motor continues to run.....a sound that goes zzz-zzz-zzz.

do you guys experience a sound of loud sound that goes "clack" when the motor shuts off?

Just wondering

Thanks all

wab

CAMEDIA · 24th May 2004

Juz remember to switch off VR and then off cam before removing the lens.

Nothing to worry abt the noise.

Clown · 24th May 2004

Originally Posted by CAMEDIA

Juz remember to switch off VR and then off cam before removing the lens. Nothing to worry abt the noise.

huh... need meh? =p

justarius · 25th May 2004

Its good practise to switch off the cam before removing any lens, much less a VR lens with electronics inside driven by the camera. Think of it as shutting off your comp while the CD drive is running.

CAMEDIA · 25th May 2004

Yuppers, bluff u no money to earn lar

23rd May 2004	#1
wabbitz New Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 18	70-200 VR noisy sound hey guys for the ones who own this lens, once you shoot a picture, there is a period of time where the motor continues to run.....a sound that goes zzz-zzz-zzz. do you guys experience a sound of loud sound that goes "clack" when the motor shuts off? Just wondering Thanks all wab

23rd May 2004	#3
sehsuan Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,674	this is a note for Canon IS lenses, may not be applicable to Nikon VR lenses - wait for the IS to stop before switching to OFF on the lens itself, otherwise there may be possible damage.

24th May 2004	#6
CAMEDIA Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tomato Town Posts: 507	Juz remember to switch off VR and then off cam before removing the lens. Nothing to worry abt the noise.

25th May 2004	#8
justarius Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Western side of Singapore Posts: 1,163	Its good practise to switch off the cam before removing any lens, much less a VR lens with electronics inside driven by the camera. Think of it as shutting off your comp while the CD drive is running.