Yes. It’s normal for an on-camera microphone to pick up mechanical camera sounds such as zoom ring movement and sometimes IS/VR stabilization noise. This is not a Nikon-only issue and isn’t generally considered a defect in the lens or camera.

The main reason is microphone placement: a built-in mic sits very close to the lens and camera body, so it easily records handling and lens noises that may seem minor in person.

If you want cleaner audio, the usual fix is to use an external microphone positioned farther from the camera, such as an off-camera mic or a shotgun mic mounted on the hot shoe, which is less likely to capture camera noise.