would like a different lens

[marcos]

Thinking about changing my 18-70mm that came with my D70 (on sale by the way) for the 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR, Somehow I can't hold the camera steady the way I would like. Anyone with comments or experience witht his lens? or suggestions on alternative?

[Marvin]

I have both lenses and I actually find myself using the 18-70 more than the 24-120VR. I seem to find it slightly sharper when wide open. I have never used the VR on the lens as the focal length just doesn't require it for me.

[Kyle]

I had the 24-120 for about a year, and i loved it, I had no issue with sharpness at all.. Even after dropping it..lol

Though I missed the lack of wide that the 18-70 has...

[rooboy]

Might be worth concentrating on your technique rather than equipment here. Elbows tucked in, relaxed grip on camera, left hand under lens/body supporting it, steady breathing, and very importantly, squeeze the shutter rather than jabbing at it. Even if you decide to buy a new lens, good technique will always help

[Kyle]

Might be worth concentrating on your technique rather than equipment here. Elbows tucked in, relaxed grip on camera, left hand under lens/body supporting it, steady breathing, and very importantly, squeeze the shutter rather than jabbing at it. Even if you decide to buy a new lens, good technique will always help

Awesome advice

[marcos]

Thank you guys on 24-120 reviews and to rooboy, the best advice a newbie can get, thanks a million. I though that shootinig the camera was the same as shooting my pistols, tight grip

[colin_12]

You should not have to tight a grip on you pistol either. The harder you grip the more muscle shake you tend to get. Still need to squeeze and time for breathing though.
regards Colin

[Jeff]

I have the 24-120 and it is on the camera most of the time,i have found it to be sharp and very useful.

Jeff

[MATT]

I have both lenses and I actually find myself using the 18-70 more than the 24-120VR. I seem to find it slightly sharper when wide open.

Same I even sold mine.. I would like to try the 18-200 as a walk around.

And good advice for us all Rooboy..

Goodluck
MATT

[stubbsy]

I think the 24-120 is a more versatile lens than the 18-70 (more length) for some and the VR improves captures when light is an issue, but it won't cancel out blur if your hand holding technique is bad.