Focus wrote:
"David J Taylor"
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I got the D40 as I don't really need more than 6MP for my work.

Very good for the money indeed. I had it before the D40x and now the
D300. Considering the little difference in money I would now go for
the D60. The MP difference is pretty big and if not for printing, it
still gives advantage for cropping and sharper pics.
I would get it with the 18-135; it gives just enough zoom to keep
going for some time without having to get an new lens. The picture
quality is one of the best in it's price range. Even better then the
more expensive 18-70.

I tend to take quite a lot of telephoto shots, and I find the
in-viewfinder stabilisation from the VR lenses a great help (particularly
at 300mm), so VR is almost a "must" when I get lenses. But you are
right - the 18-135mm is a good general purpose lens, and there is a VR
offering at 18-200mm for those who want just a single lens with VR.

Cheers,
David