Huss
Veteran
Anyone have experience with Nikon VR lenses on film bodies?
I just ordered a 24-120 VR f4 for my F6.
I had sworn off zooms after a horrible experience with the Nikon 28-105 lens on my F6 (lens totally sucked) but the reports I've read with this one are quite different, as well as the images that I have seen from it.
Does the VR suck the camera batteries dry in a hurry, or is there little change?
How effective is it?
Thanks!
I just ordered a 24-120 VR f4 for my F6.
I had sworn off zooms after a horrible experience with the Nikon 28-105 lens on my F6 (lens totally sucked) but the reports I've read with this one are quite different, as well as the images that I have seen from it.
Does the VR suck the camera batteries dry in a hurry, or is there little change?
How effective is it?
Thanks!
jim_jm
Well-known
I just started shooting the 70-300 VRII on my F100 for sports photography and am really happy with the results so far. No idea about drain on batteries, but I don't think it's going to be a problem.
Jdi
Established
I left VR off unless I needed it. Negligible battery draw, I never depleted a battery with or without. Now shooting Fuji, same impressions with their OIS -- with a much smaller battery.
Huss
Veteran
Thanks for the input.
gustavoAvila
Established
The big thing to be aware of is that none of the Nikon film bodies are compatible with the new "E" type (electromagnetic diaphragm) lenses.
https://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/19485/~/what-are-e-type-lenses%3F
https://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/19485/~/what-are-e-type-lenses%3F
Huss
Veteran
Thanks for that link. Thankfully the 24-120 VR f4 does not seem to be a new E lens. It is still a G lens.
chrism
Well-known
Everyone laughs at the 28-300 VR lens for its distortions, but it works just fine on the F6. No battery issues.
Huss
Veteran
The 24-120 came today. Factory refurbished via Adorama. It looks like new so I am very happy with that.
I thought there was a problem with the VR not working (I read someplace that when u turn it on, the lens makes a humming noise). But then when I read the online manual, on the F6 if you use the AF-On button it only activates with a half push of the shutter button.
It's crazy how well it works!
Excited to see how this pans out. I hated the 28-105 that I sold off a while back..
I thought there was a problem with the VR not working (I read someplace that when u turn it on, the lens makes a humming noise). But then when I read the online manual, on the F6 if you use the AF-On button it only activates with a half push of the shutter button.
It's crazy how well it works!
Excited to see how this pans out. I hated the 28-105 that I sold off a while back..