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<blockquote data-quote="nickt" data-source="post: 281150" data-attributes="member: 4923">If that is the 18-70mm lens, its a pretty good lens. No VR though. Maybe post some shots (with settings) that you are not happy with and someone might have tips. I used the 18-70 on my d7000 until I got the 18-105. I got a d3100 after I retired my d70. I was losing interest and didn't want to spend big money. It re-kindled my interest, but soon after, I very much missed the more advanced controls and features of the d70. So if you go new, consider how you use the d70 and if you will miss the top display, front and rear command wheels and many of the other features. If you want those features look towards d7x00. If not, d3x00 and d5x00. If you really don't use it that often, I would steer you to the d3x00 line. I find the more menu driven cameras easier to use if my fingers don't instinctively know the buttons from frequent use.A new lens will likely have VR, and give you a little help in lower light. As Mike said, be sure it has a focus motor, just in case. Buying a new lens might cause you to bypass the 3200/d3300 when you do upgrade since they only come with a lens if bought new. You can get a body only if you go D5x00 or d7x00.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nickt, post: 281150, member: 4923"] If that is the 18-70mm lens, its a pretty good lens. No VR though. Maybe post some shots (with settings) that you are not happy with and someone might have tips. I used the 18-70 on my d7000 until I got the 18-105. I got a d3100 after I retired my d70. I was losing interest and didn't want to spend big money. It re-kindled my interest, but soon after, I very much missed the more advanced controls and features of the d70. So if you go new, consider how you use the d70 and if you will miss the top display, front and rear command wheels and many of the other features. If you want those features look towards d7x00. If not, d3x00 and d5x00. If you really don't use it that often, I would steer you to the d3x00 line. I find the more menu driven cameras easier to use if my fingers don't instinctively know the buttons from frequent use. A new lens will likely have VR, and give you a little help in lower light. As Mike said, be sure it has a focus motor, just in case. Buying a new lens might cause you to bypass the 3200/d3300 when you do upgrade since they only come with a lens if bought new. You can get a body only if you go D5x00 or d7x00. [/QUOTE]

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