Question about Nikon consumer grade zoom lenses.

[shufti]

That was my original question ... is there a optically better older Nikon lens (or a few lenses) that I possibly can get used and cheap that will perform better than my 18-105.

Take a read through this appraisal by Bjørn Rørslett of various Nikon lenses

Zoom Lenses For Nikon 'F' Mount: Normal Range

 

[Vinny]

Thanks fot that link!