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<blockquote data-quote="piperbarb" data-source="post: 140805" data-attributes="member: 12214">I have a D3000 and the same 55-200mm zoom lens.&nbsp; My lens is NOT the VR version.&nbsp; I also have a D7000 which I love, too.&nbsp; I love the D3000 as a daily carry around camera with that lens.&nbsp; I am able to put it in my purse so it is always ready.&nbsp; Softness with this lens is something I have experienced also.&nbsp; It is not the lens, but the operator.&nbsp; &nbsp; Be sure you are using a fast enough shutter speed, at least 1/200 or faster.&nbsp; For most of my daytime shots, I have a lot of success with using that shutter speed or faster, and I have the ISO set at 200.&nbsp; I would also suggest that, if possible, use some additional support to limit the amount of camera shake.&nbsp; You'd be surprised how a few things like that can make your photos go from &quot;just okay&quot; to very sharp and crisp.&nbsp; I have taken a lot of really nice photos with my D3000 over the past 3+ years.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="piperbarb, post: 140805, member: 12214"] I have a D3000 and the same 55-200mm zoom lens. My lens is NOT the VR version. I also have a D7000 which I love, too. I love the D3000 as a daily carry around camera with that lens. I am able to put it in my purse so it is always ready. Softness with this lens is something I have experienced also. It is not the lens, but the operator. Be sure you are using a fast enough shutter speed, at least 1/200 or faster. For most of my daytime shots, I have a lot of success with using that shutter speed or faster, and I have the ISO set at 200. I would also suggest that, if possible, use some additional support to limit the amount of camera shake. You'd be surprised how a few things like that can make your photos go from "just okay" to very sharp and crisp. I have taken a lot of really nice photos with my D3000 over the past 3+ years. [/QUOTE]

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