Nikon 18-55mm VR lens

[Texy]

Hi,
I bought one of these off ebay that had a damaged bayonet mount which I eventually replaced via Nikon Spares. AF works fine and the zoom is nice and smooth. However, I don't think the VR is working - I can't see any difference between it being On and Off, no matter what the subject or zoom level.
I,ve no manual for the lens, so is there a test or any visual indication to check if its working? I question the need for VR on such a small fl lens, but at less than £20 it was worth a punt .

TIA
Texy

 

[Boopop]

VR will make more of a difference depending on shutter speed. Try zooming all the way and then setting the shutter speed to a 50th of a second or so, then comparing VR off to VR on, you should see a difference at that level with any luck.

 

[foggy4ever]

Try taking a shot at 1/40 @55mm with it switched on and off, unless you have very steady hands their should be some difference as in movement. Choose a subject that easily should easily show movement like large text.

 

[Texy]

Thanks guys. No joy with those suggestions, so I think its fubar'd. I,ll take another look inside and see if there's anything obvious. Its still a useful lens even without the VR option.
Cheers,
Texy