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Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?

  
 
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p.1 #1 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


Trying to understand how IBIS + VR works on Nikon Z bodies with different lenses & settings.

Here are the questions I have...

On Nikon Z-mount bodies with IBIS...

1. If I use an adapted F-mount lens that does not have VR, does IBIS still work?

2. If I use an adapted F-mount lens that has VR - but with VR turned off - does IBIS still work?

3. If I use an adapted F-mount lens that has VR - and with VR turned on - does IBIS still work? If so, how many stops are achieved? By that I mean is it VR + IBIS ... only lens VR ... or only IBIS?

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4. If I use a Z-mount lens that does not have VR, does IBIS still work?

5. If I use a Z-mount lens that has VR - but with VR turned off - does IBIS still work?

6. If I use a Z-mount lens that has VR - and with VR turned on - does IBIS still work? If so, I'm assuming the stops achieved will be IBIS + VR, is that correct?

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Feel free to give simple "YES" / "NO" answers to the above. A big thanks in advance for your guidance on this!



Nov 08, 2025 at 09:41 AM
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p.1 #2 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


1 - Yes
2 - No
3 - No
4 - Yes
5 - No
6 - Depends on the lens/body combination AFAIK



Nov 09, 2025 at 02:18 AM
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p.1 #3 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


I think #3 and #6 are YES.


Nov 09, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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p.1 #4 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


This

Alan Olander wrote:
I think #3 and #6 are YES.




Nov 09, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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p.1 #5 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


Alan Olander wrote:
I think #3 and #6 are YES.


jmreese wrote:
3. If I use an adapted F-mount lens that has VR - and with VR turned on - does IBIS still work? If so, how many stops are achieved? By that I mean is it VR + IBIS ... only lens VR ... or only IBIS?


The answer to the first question is NO. The lens VR does work, not the IBIS.



Nov 09, 2025 at 01:37 PM
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p.1 #6 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


Here is some information from Nikon:

https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000050782&configured=1&lang=en_GB&sfdcIFrameOrigin=null

1. Yes
2. No
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. No
6. Yes. The number of stops depends on the specific lens and body combination


jmreese wrote:
Trying to understand how IBIS + VR works on Nikon Z bodies with different lenses & settings.

Here are the questions I have...

On Nikon Z-mount bodies with IBIS...

1. If I use an adapted F-mount lens that does not have VR, does IBIS still work?

2. If I use an adapted F-mount lens that has VR - but with VR turned off - does IBIS still work?

3. If I use an adapted F-mount lens that has VR - and with VR turned on - does IBIS still work? If so, how many stops are achieved? By that I mean is it VR
...Show more



Nov 09, 2025 at 02:10 PM
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p.1 #7 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


Thanks for the replies, everyone!


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p.1 #8 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000066751&ctry=gb&lang=en_GB


Nov 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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p.1 #9 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


@ikka_nissila - Could you post a screenshot of the linked page above? I'm not able to view the European site.

@ekam - Could you post a screenshot of the linked page above? I'm not able to view the European site.



Jan 07, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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p.1 #10 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


Synchro VR performs optimal VR control for each lens used.

The collaboration between lens VR and in-body VR has been further strengthened.

This makes it possible to compensate for larger camera shakes, increasing the effectiveness of VR in still images, video and in the viewfinder.

When a compatible lens is attached to a compatible camera body and the body image stabilization is turned on, the system automatically works as Synchro VR.

Compatible cameras:

• Z9
• Z8
• Z6III
• Z5II
• Zf
• ZR

Compatible lenses:

• NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
• NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S *
• NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
• NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
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Jan 07, 2026 at 01:50 PM
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p.1 #11 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


@ekam - Thank you


Jan 09, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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p.1 #12 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


jmreese wrote:
@ikka_nissila - Could you post a screenshot of the linked page above? I'm not able to view the European site.

@ekam@ - Could you post a screenshot of the linked page above? I'm not able to view the European site.


Here is the information on the page slightly modified for readability on the forum since I don't know how to post a table in table format (it looks like reading the web page requires logging onto Nikon's site):

The following table shows the number of VR axis available with Z-series mirrorless cameras.

Non-VR-equipped Z mount lenses used with Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z7, Z6III, Z6II, Z6, Z5II, Z5, Zf, ZR: 5-axis (sensor)

Non-VR-equipped Z mount lenses used with Z50II, Z50, Z30, Zfc: N/A

VR-equipped Z mount lenses used with Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z7, Z6III, Z6II, Z6, Z5II, Z5, Zf, ZR: 5-axis (sensor+lens)

VR-equipped Z mount lenses used with Z50II, Z50, Z30, Zfc: 2 axis (lens)

Non-VR-equipped F mount lenses used with FTZ and Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z7, Z6III, Z6II, Z6, Z5II, Z5, Zf, ZR: 3-axis (sensor)*

Non-VR-equipped F-mount lenses used with FTZ and Z50II, Z50, Z30, Zfc: N/A

VR-equipped F mount lenses used with FTZ and Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z7, Z6III, Z6II, Z6, Z5II, Z5, Zf, ZR: 3-axis (sensor+lens)

VR-equipped F-mount lenses used with FTZ and Z50II, Z50, Z30, Zfc: 2 axis (lens)

* = Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data (Focal length & Max Aperture) to enable VR stabilization.

My own comments:

5-axis stabilization is only available with Z mount lenses combined with Z cameras that support in-camera (sensor) VR.

However, VR-equipped F-mount lenses do take advantage both lens and sensor VR with Z cameras that support in-camera (sensor) VR. This is very obvious when using these combinations: the IBIS in the camera makes the viewfinder much more stable than when using a DSLR which only has VR in the lens.



Jan 09, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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p.1 #13 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


With synchro VR both the lens VR and the sensor VR should work better in conjunction with one another:
https://www.zsystemuser.com/z-mount-lenses/nikkor-lenses/z-mount-lens-articles/more-about-vr.html



Jan 09, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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p.1 #14 · Nikon IBIS + VR: Which lenses work & how?


@ilkka_nissila - Thanks!

@Ripolini - Thanks for the link!



Jan 16, 2026 at 02:07 PM







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