advice re Nikkor 55-200 DX VR lens

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got this as a christmas pressie today, and on trying it out (family stuff preventing full scale adventure) I've noticed something a bit odd with it, and wanted to know if this is a) the norm or b) a possible problem and it should be sent back asap.... :shrug:

looking through the viewfinder, VR on, Autofocus on, depress the button halfway to focus, and then when taking the pic, the image in the viewfinder jumps :thinking:

I've not tried it by using the screen to view, and it doesn't seem to do it with the VR off.

any experience of this anyone, or is it a duffer?

thanks
 
thanks Dave,

I've not downloaded any yet :bonk: :lol:

I guess that would be the telling factor

Maria
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HopefulM said:
looking through the viewfinder, VR on, Autofocus on, depress the button halfway to focus, and then when taking the pic, the image in the viewfinder jumps :thinking:

any experience of this anyone, or is it a duffer?thanks
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happens EXACTLY to me --- thought it was BIG problem ....:eek:
using at 200mm several days ago for bird shots, and had me really worried as I'd bought it used,
images look ok on PC - bit soft as shooting through kitchen window

also told VR should be OFF if using a tripod
then another said turn VR to ON but clamp on tripod should be slackened or the VR will hunt

lets do some tests - handheld and tripod and I'll get back to you in a couple of days :thumbs:
 
I have the non VR 55-200 so can't comment on that aspect but i've never noticed it on the 18-55 VR. Is it just the 55 - 200 it happens on anyone?
 
scottthehat said:
glad to be of help, enjoy the lens.;)
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just to add:

I read a lot from Ken Rockwells excellent Nikon review site
with regard to this lens he says.....

"Leave VR on all the time, unless you're on a tripod.
If you're shooting fast action sequences, you may get faster frame rates if you turn it OFF. You don't need VR for fast action; you need VR for marginal light."

he does not comment on the VR "jump" nor on any other VR lens

reviews are "here"...

have a look at his book recommendations
the one by "Brenda Tharp" I just ordered from Amazon UK
 
Craig_B said:
I have the non VR 55-200 so can't comment on that aspect but i've never noticed it on the 18-55 VR. Is it just the 55 - 200 it happens on anyone?
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It happens on the 18-200 as well - however it's more noticable at longer focal lengths due to the smaller field of view at longer lengths.
 
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