VR hums louder?

[mentalcare]

Just got the Nikkor Micro 105mm / 2.8. Have noticed that VR hums louder than my other VR lenses.
Is there something wrong with my new lens?
Otherwise it works perfectly

 

[Warren D]

I can't speak to that specific lens but in general some Nikons are louder than others. The larger lenses tend to louder.

 

[Steve]

I guess it depends how loud it is. My 105 is pretty much the same as my other VR lenses. If you purchased it new, it has a five year warranty, so probably not too much to worry about. Where I would worry is if it seem like the VR is "rattling" or "banging" or if it sounds like a spring popping. I know from experience that's an issue and it will cause optical problems until it finally just quits. However, if it's just a consistent hum, it's probably fine.

 

[mentalcare]

I guess it depends how loud it is. My 105 is pretty much the same as my other VR lenses. If you purchased it new, it has a five year warranty, so probably not too much to worry about. Where I would worry is if it seem like the VR is "rattling" or "banging" or if it sounds like a spring popping. I know from experience that's an issue and it will cause optical problems until it finally just quits. However, if it's just a consistent hum, it's probably fine.

Thank you for your reply, Steve.
The VR is not "rattling" or "banging" and it doesn’t sounds like a spring popping.
When I first tried my 105mm I was surprised by the sound it made. I had no idea I could hear the VR engine working. I have subsequently listened to my other VR lenses and I need to have the camera right up to my ear to be able to hear a faint hum. With my 105 mm I can clearly hear that hum at a distance of one meter.
Other than that, the 105mm is fast, accurate, razor sharp and everything seems to be in the most beautiful order
Best regards
Jesper

 

[jhallettbc]

I have the same lens and notice a distinct hum. I have read that's normal for this lens.

 

[mentalcare]

I have the same lens and notice a distinct hum. I have read that's normal for this lens.

Thank you, really good to know!

 

[Palouse]

Turning 70 helped me not hear it, or my wife, as often

 

[mentalcare]

Turning 70 helped me not hear it, or my wife, as often

Still 6 years to go. I can still hear my wife loud and clear, especially when I've bought new lenses and other expensive photo equipment

 

[gordon_g]

Still 6 years to go. I can still hear my wife loud and clear, especially when I've bought new lenses and other expensive photo equipment

It not New photo Equipment... it's that old thing that has been in the back for years.

 

[mentalcare]

It not New photo Equipment... it's that old thing that has been in the back for years.

Ha ha, unfortunately it is not working. She knows the trick, she uses it with all her clothes