How far can the 55mm on the 18-55mm Lens zoom into??

Using the 1.5 fov factor is a 35mm camera equivalent of a 82.5mm lens. Zoom will be maybe around 2x.

It depends on how you're taking the photos. If you're using the automatic features, you probably won't notice a difference. The biggest difference is going to be in the features and the responsiveness of the camera. Apparently the D80 turns on, what seems like, instantly, and shoots the photo just as fast. The D60 lacks just a little bit, but unless you're trying to take photos of raindrops hitting the ground, you probably won't need the ultra fast response.

Where this comes into play is for action shots when you're using manual focus, where you have a very narrow window of time in which to take your shot.

You won't regret choosing either of them, and chances are neither of them will leave you wanting more until you get to the pro-am (so to speak) level of photography.

Sweet, I have the XT8 and the D80 18-135 . . . looks like a match:lol:

And by the way, if you can get the D80 18-135 kit for $900 I would say that's a sweet deal. It's less than I got mine for by several bucks. But then again I got mine just under a year ago so maybe prices have dropped. Good luck, you will be stoked with either a D60 or 80 they're awesome.

My B-Day is on June 13th. I am going to get the camera then! I think its the Nikon D60. CAN'T WAIT!