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1 kwi 2019 · Interesting symptom. I'd try the suggestion of cleaning the lens / camera contacts. Easy to do and can't hurt. I've had my 200-500 since they came out (preordered), and I've had maybe two times where VR doesn't seem to have worked.
12 mar 2023 · When the shutter on the Z 9 is pressed, the focus point in the viewfinder jumps to the left, and the result is a blurry shot. I noticed that the jump looks greater at higher focal lengths. The focus seems to work (no jumping focus point) when the lens VR is turned off.
20 maj 2024 · I have had no problems with my 500 mm PF in the almost 5 years that I have had it until last week. It had a squeaking sound for a few minutes and then I noticed that when using single point focus the focus dot would jump when taking a picture. I turned off the VR and both symptoms stopped.
It takes great pictures, but one thing I noticed immediately is that it makes a buzzing or humming noise when focusing. The noise is definitely related to Vibration Reduction - if I turn off VR using the switch on the lens, the noise stops immediately.
11 lis 2010 · I just got a refurbished 18-105mm VR lens. The optics seems fine but am not convinced whether VR is working or not as I don't see any detectable difference in low light condition with it on or off. I have a 70-300mm AF-S VR where its easy to detect the change and theres a switch for acti...
8 sie 2020 · The best thing to do here is to find a shutter speed when you can get a certain % of shots perfectly still with VR on (like 80% for example) and then compare with the % you get with VR off and try to find what shutter speed you would need for the same % with the VR off.
This article is based upon years of experience with Nikon's VR system, very close analysis of testing results, talks with many other professionals, and even information from Nikon insiders, including engineering staff.
