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<blockquote data-quote="bobgcc" data-source="post: 193655" data-attributes="member: 16466">Let me start off by saying that I am new to the DSLR world. I purchased a D5000 used (had 1500 shutter clicks on it) for $165 a couple of months ago. I currently have a 18-55 kit lens and a 55-200 vr lens. Now I find myself looking for a more versatile lens. I have been shooting a lot of general outdoor stuff at this point. Vacations, family gatherings, wildlife that holds still long enough for me to snap a shot, and other general stuff. I also plan on doing some occasional wedding and portrait stuff. But for the portrait shots, I think I am going to invest in a decently fast prime lens. I have just been presented with the opportunity to buy the 18-135 AF-S IF ED G lens for $100. Its used but is in perfect condition. So here are my questions / concerns.<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Is this a decent lens from an optical standpoint or am I wasting my money?</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Is it higher quality than the &quot;beginner lenses&quot; that i currently have?</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Its not a VR lens, Should that be a deal breaker for me?</li>
</ul>Thanks for the help,Bob</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bobgcc, post: 193655, member: 16466"] Let me start off by saying that I am new to the DSLR world. I purchased a D5000 used (had 1500 shutter clicks on it) for $165 a couple of months ago. I currently have a 18-55 kit lens and a 55-200 vr lens. Now I find myself looking for a more versatile lens. I have been shooting a lot of general outdoor stuff at this point. Vacations, family gatherings, wildlife that holds still long enough for me to snap a shot, and other general stuff. I also plan on doing some occasional wedding and portrait stuff. But for the portrait shots, I think I am going to invest in a decently fast prime lens. I have just been presented with the opportunity to buy the 18-135 AF-S IF ED G lens for $100. Its used but is in perfect condition. So here are my questions / concerns. [LIST] [*]Is this a decent lens from an optical standpoint or am I wasting my money? [*]Is it higher quality than the "beginner lenses" that i currently have? [*]Its not a VR lens, Should that be a deal breaker for me? [/LIST] Thanks for the help, Bob [/QUOTE]

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