http://www.nikonchat.com/nikkor-lenses-for-d40/
Are these lenses good for the Nikon D40?
* 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm * f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor
The 18-55mm is a good lens, a lens beautiful … However, the 55-200mm lens, NO, and here's why: you should have with virtual reality, because with 18-55mm lens, can be used without VR / tripod with a shutter speed of 1 / 18 of a second, and beyond. However, this is more than double the 55-200mm lens, you have to use a shutter speed of 1 / 55 or more without having to use a tripod / VR you see the difference? VR is needed (to some extent) in the 55-200mm lens, but there is no need for 18-55mm lens because it has a much shorter focal length ..
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