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The quality of the pictures or the handling characteristics have never been much of an issue for me with the 18-105. I just don't care for the build materials and flimsy feel of the thing. I wanted to know what others who have felt similarly about the lens, had replaced it with. Using a camera to make images is a lot like using an instrument to make music. If one finds a particular lens or guitar unsatisfying to use/play, for whatever reason, they are not going to do their best work. And if you think photographers are gear nuts, you should meet some professional musicians I know. They have sheds full of equipment and only play one guitar and amplifier at a time. Many of you have given me some good suggestions and today I pulled the trigger on a Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 G AF-S DX ED VR. I do not expect to see any difference in the images it produces compared to the 18-105. It does however feel much better and has a metal mount. I now have my eye on a Nikon 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 VR. I think that will do me for a while.
we have the nikkor 70-300 VRII and it is a great lens. we only use it maybe once a year or so...but its a great lens. we also have the 18-105, and while it IS a pretty decent lens, it generally sits in the closet in favor of faster lenses.