I recommend the 16-85mm vr Nikon lens for your D80. It's miles above the 18-135mm.
There always has to be at least one in every thread...
Is the 16-85 VR better than the 18-135? Yeah sure it is but the 18-135 will suit most people's purposes just fine, the only thing I wouldn't like is the lack of VR and if the OP wanted to gain that then I would recommend the kit D90 lens the 18-105VR.
It is like telling someone a Lexus is better than a Toyota, is Lexus better? Yeah it generally is but will a Toyota meet most people's needs? You bet ya!
There always has to be at least one in every thread...
Is the 16-85 VR better than the 18-135? Yeah sure it is but the 18-135 will suit most people's purposes just fine, the only thing I wouldn't like is the lack of VR and if the OP wanted to gain that then I would recommend the kit D90 lens the 18-105VR.
It is like telling someone a Lexus is better than a Toyota, is Lexus better? Yeah it generally is but will a Toyota meet most people's needs? You bet ya!