<p>Hi All, </p>
<p>I would appreciate your help.<br>
I have realized today (it might have been happening for quite some time) that as soon as I switch on my d800 with this lens attached there are 3 out of 5 times a couple of clicks from the VR mechanism which also manifests itself as jumps in the viewfinder.<br>
I am also seeing one element close to the aperture blades which is "floating" when I move the lens with my hands....movement seems to be a few mm in either axis.<br>
the lens focuses and exposes as normal, and I suspect that the VR is still working (because I have tried taking shots with VR on and off and the images with VR on are sharper (for shutter speeds between 30 and 200mm).<br>
I have tried new charged batteries (showing age 2 and 3 respectively) no difference<br>
I have tried switching on and off the camera with the VR in the on and off position in several combinations. No difference<br>
Is this behaviour normal? I currently do not have access to Nikon repair facilities so even if the lens is damaged I shall probably switch the VR off and continue to work with the lens till a repair is feasible. <br>
Reuben</p>
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