AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR on Nikon D5200

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Is there any way to turn off VR on AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR on D5200 with updated firmware C 1.03???

ij_singh said:
Is there any way to turn off VR on AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR on D5200 with updated firmware C 1.03???

Nope, VR switch is moved from hardware to software in latest AF-P lenses and DSLRs. Older DSLRs like < D5200 and < D3200 doesn't have VR switch in firmware. I hope Nikon will update the firmware soon but not very sure. However, why do you want to switch it off? Its very helpful for telephoto lenses.

BTW; Auto focus on AF-P lens works fine when mounted to D5200?

Your camera is not fully compatible with AF P lenses. I don't know if the new firmware has menu option to enable/disable VR/AF/MF and all.
What are the limitations? I don't know. You can share us what you can do and can't do with this lens-camera combo.

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CRACING said:
However, why do you want to switch it off? Its very helpful for telephoto lenses.

There are times we have to turn off VR, like when using tripod.