Hi Dazza,
Yes, that lens 70-300 will give you higher magnification at the tele end, than say the Nikon 55-200mm (which normally comes with the twin lens kits)
Bearing in mind you want to use the lens on a D40 body, you'll need to be looking for AF-S lenses (the ones with the Auto Focus motor in the lens). Nikon AF-S lenses will be your better choice. Unfortunately AF-S being the slightly more expensive range.
To my knowledge none of the independant lens manufacturers like Sigma and Tamron will give you Autofocus with your D40 body (was true a year ago, but I stand corrected if Sigma or Tamron have since sorted this, and launched an AF-S type lens).
Personally I would be looking at the Nikon lens range, and checking it is an AF-S one. The 70-300mm you suggested is good zoom range, unless you have really deep pockets.
hope this helps
good luck
cheers
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Last edited by Joe; 07-02-09 at 11:52.
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