<p>I have a newly purchased Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8 AF-S that struggles to lock focus for a second or more. The stuttering becomes extremely rapid before it locks focus. It's not a normal behavior. The ring motor does not squeal, but stutters in a rapid, quiet manner typical of the near silent operation I have known these lenses to exhibit. My question is, based on any experience you may have, is this a potential electrical contact issue, or perhaps another characteristic of a failing focus motor. I've owned two copies in the past, and had good luck before ultimately selling them. My copy looks as if it were never used. It's sharper than my Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8 version 1. Thanks for your comments.</p>