nikon vr lens producing "tick" sound

[crossfinger]

I have two vr lens namely 18-55 and 18-200.

For the 18-200:
I notice 2 "tick" sound when in VR mode
-one click when the trigger is pressed half way
-a second click 1 sec after I release the trigger
-also the picture is shifting a little in view finder
-No noise when VR is off

For 18-55:
I did not notice any of the above symptoms.

Anyone can confirm if this is normal even for my lens? Thx a lot

 

[daredevil123]

I have two vr lens namely 18-55 and 18-200.

For the 18-200:
I notice 2 "tick" sound when in VR mode
-one click when the trigger is pressed half way
-a second click 1 sec after I release the trigger
-also the picture is shifting a little in view finder
-No noise when VR is off

For 18-55:
I did not notice any of the above symptoms.

Anyone can confirm if this is normal even for my lens? Thx a lot

clicking noises from VR is normal.

 

[crossfinger]

clicking noises from VR is normal.

Hmm but i'm wondering why the behavior isn't the same for the two different lens?

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Hmm but i'm wondering why the behavior isn't the same for the two different lens?

I think 18-200's VR is more aggressive, because of the amount of stabilisation needed at the longer focal lengths.

 

[daredevil123]

I think 18-200's VR is more aggressive, because of the amount of stabilisation needed at the longer focal lengths.

:thumbsup: +1

 

[Adiemus]

Wait till you hear the one from the 70-200mm VR / VRII....
The clicking is normal. Rest assured.

 

[crossfinger]

Thanks all! Noted with many many thanks!!

I'm pretty new to dslr, so having two lens with diff behavior makes me wonder!

 

[Numnumball]

I think 18-200's VR is more aggressive, because of the amount of stabilisation needed at the longer focal lengths.

+2 known issues.. live with it TS.

 

[fOody]

my 18-200 also producing so many ticks just need to get used to it

 

[crossfinger]

Roger that

 

[onigili]

Yeah , it is normal. Last time i even brought my 70 200 to NSC because of the same concern that TS have.
They check the lense and everything was fine.

 

[crossfinger]

Cool! thanks for the info.

btw TS = thread subject? blur thanks

 

[brownie01]

the 55-200mm also has it... i would think it is normal like most said.
If in doubt still bring it to NSC which i did.
They took another unit and it was said to have a similar "tick" sound.

 

[gymak90]

You should feel happy to hear the 'tick' sound. It is generated by the VR unit in the lens. So no issue at all.

 

[marsulein]

Cool! thanks for the info.

btw TS = thread subject? blur thanks

TS = Thread Starter

Since no one addressed that jumpy picture concern you have, rest assured that that's normal too. Basically the VR component is trying to correct the shake/vibration. Mine doesn't have that loud tick sound however, probably because it's too old to make loud ticks. :bsmilie: