I have a Nikon D40 and an 18-55mm lens that came with the camera. However, I went to get a new lens that will allow me to shoot farther. I like to take all types of photos, but I especially like sports photography. I am well aware that the Nikon D40 is not a good camera for sports photography. However, what lens would you recommend that I purchase? I am contemplating between the 55-200mm nikkor and the 55-200 nikkor with VR. I know the lens with VR costs more, but does the VR make a big enough difference to pay extra money for it? Also, has anybody heard of the Tamron 70-300 af-s lens? I went into a camera store and the employee recommended it for my budget and interests, although I cannot find the lens anywhere online. Where do you suggest that I buy the lens that you recommend to me? I have found a website, cameraaddict.com, that has very low prices for the lenses, but I am also suspicious about the low prices. Sorry for all the questions.