105 zoom further
Is that all? I saw an article saying 55mm is better buy than 105mm.
So though we are paying more for the zoom but the 55mm lens gives better IQ?
i'd ignore IQ cus, in actual shooting condition, its so subjective. hand shake, subject shake, out of focus, atmosphere... ...
in practical terms, if u own the 18-105, it can be all the focal length u ever need for general photography if u are immune to the BBB virus.
as for the 18-55, u may find yourself needing to buy a 55-200/55-250.
however, i use the 18-55, and this lens accounts for almost all the shots i took. my other lens is the 12-24.
:embrass: I do not understand what you are talking about above. Should I buy D90 then?
Dude... It's really a simple matter of living with it. The 18-105VR may be inferior in some of those tests you've read about, but unless you're zooming in at 200% to view your pictures, looking out for CA, vignetting and other lens-associated issues, let me assure you that either lens is fine for most situations.
A more crucial issue, if you are a novice user, would be the reach (18-105VR can zoom further) and perhaps the price.