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Message: <blockquote data-quote="schneidvt" data-source="post: 444797" data-attributes="member: 38665">I have decided that the d3100 is going the be my first dslr purchase based on its reviews and the quality.  I have found 2 that I am very interested in and was looking for some input from those having experience with the camera. 1 has the standard 18-55 vr and a 55-200 non vr lens.  The other comes with an 18-105 vr and an older 50mm f2 non-ai prime lens.  I like the idea of the latter since it has a better general purpose lens and I understand a prime lens could be beneficial for stills and they can be converted to work with the metering on the 3100.  I just want to hear from those who have some experience with these.Thanks, Jason</blockquote>