Before I call Nikon, anyone.. I have a Nikkor 18-200 VR ll, bought in fall of 2013. Suddenly after taking a picture and tilting the camera slightly up or down there is a click, like...

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

I have a Nikkor 18-200 VR ll, bought in fall of 2013. Suddenly after taking a picture and tilting the camera slightly up or down there is a click, like something is loose inside. Shaking the lens a little, nothing sounds loose. The lens has never been dropped or abused. So far have not noticed any other symptom, and it does this on all my dslrs; 7200, 7000, & 5000. Obviously none of my other lenses have this issue.
Any advise appreciated.

Duane

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Don't fret--just take pictures.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Bear2 wrote:

I have a Nikkor 18-200 VR ll, bought in fall of 2013. Suddenly after taking a picture and tilting the camera slightly up or down there is a click, like something is loose inside. Shaking the lens a little, nothing sounds loose. The lens has never been dropped or abused. So far have not noticed any other symptom, and it does this on all my dslrs; 7200, 7000, & 5000. Obviously none of my other lenses have this issue.
Any advise appreciated.

Duane

Are you using VR?
Try duplicating the noise with VR on and with VR off. You may just be hearing the VR turning off after shooting with it.

Hacksaw Loc: Pacific Northwest

I agree, I wouldn't worry about as long as it's working fine. If you need the peace of mind, you can go ahead and call Nikon and describe it like you did above and ask them if it's something you need to worry about. Otherwise, keep shooting.

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

Google for many answers

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Bear2 wrote:

I have a Nikkor 18-200 VR ll, bought in fall of 2013. Suddenly after taking a picture and tilting the camera slightly up or down there is a click, like something is loose inside. Shaking the lens a little, nothing sounds loose. The lens has never been dropped or abused. So far have not noticed any other symptom, and it does this on all my dslrs; 7200, 7000, & 5000. Obviously none of my other lenses have this issue.
Any advise appreciated.

Duane

No problem - just keep shooting.

naturepics43 Loc: Hocking Co. Ohio - USA

Sounds like the VR is going out. I have the same lens & it did the same thing. I just put it in the drawer.

Carlmk Loc: Naples, FL & Boston, MA

Question for you. I am considering upgrading from D7000 to D7200. Are improvements worth the money?

Drdale55 Loc: Prescott, AZ

naturepics43 wrote:

Sounds like the VR is going out. I have the same lens & it did the same thing. I just put it in the drawer.

Yep, that's what mine sounded like before the VR went out. Fortunately yours is still in warranty (isn't it 5 years). Mine was older .... $600 to repair.

Frank47 Loc: West coast Florida

MT Shooter wrote:

Are you using VR?
Try duplicating the noise with VR on and with VR off. You may just be hearing the VR turning off after shooting with it.

I had the same issue with the same lens. I think this answer is exactly right. I took 20,000+ images with that lens . . . no problems.

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

MT Shooter wrote:

Are you using VR?
Try duplicating the noise with VR on and with VR off. You may just be hearing the VR turning off after shooting with it.

Thank you MT Shooter.
The problem is the VR. With the VR on there is a click following the shutter, and when tilting the camera up or down, even ever so slightly. With the VR off, no click. Same on all three Nikon cameras; 7200, 7000, & even 5000.
Will call Nikon on Monday.
Thank you

Duane

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Bear2 wrote:

Thank you MT Shooter.
The problem is the VR. With the VR on there is a click following the shutter, and when tilting the camera up or down, even ever so slightly. With the VR off, no click. Same on all three Nikon cameras; 7200, 7000, & even 5000.
Will call Nikon on Monday.
Thank you

Duane

I am sure they will recommend sending it in, that's what the phone reps are paid to recommend.
Your issue is nothing to be concerned about and is common in many lenses, not just Nikon's. Keep shooting it but if it does bother you and it's still in its 5 year warranty then by all means send it off, at least it will get checked and serviced before they return it. Worst thing is you will be without the lens for a week or two.

jlrivera Loc: Round Lake, Illinois

Carlmk wrote:

Question for you. I am considering upgrading from D7000 to D7200. Are improvements worth the money?

Yes!!!

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

Carlmk wrote:

Question for you. I am considering upgrading from D7000 to D7200. Are improvements worth the money?

To me, YES.
Still have and use both however.

Duane

terry44 Loc: Tuolumne County California, Maui Hawaii

I dont think it is a problem unless there is a rattle or constant noise if it does not repeat it probably is ok

Bear2 wrote:

I have a Nikkor 18-200 VR ll, bought in fall of 2013. Suddenly after taking a picture and tilting the camera slightly up or down there is a click, like something is loose inside. Shaking the lens a little, nothing sounds loose. The lens has never been dropped or abused. So far have not noticed any other symptom, and it does this on all my dslrs; 7200, 7000, & 5000. Obviously none of my other lenses have this issue.
Any advise appreciated.

Duane