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<blockquote data-quote="nickt" data-source="post: 444818" data-attributes="member: 4923">Been there, done that. I would go for the one with 18-105. Its a more versatile and likable 'everyday' lens. The manual only 50mm is something to play with. I'm not 100% sure you can use it at all though, I'd have to check the book.&nbsp; Endless discussion whether folks need a 35 or a 50mm prime. I have both, but I find the 35 more useful for indoor shots.When you are out, you will likely be wanting more zoom than the 18-55 so you will carry around the 55-200 as well or maybe just leave it home because its a nuisance unless you are carrying a bag anyway. Then when you want zoom for wildlife of some sort, you will find that 55-200 is not enough and start looking at 70-300 (or better). I have a d3100 and I did start out with the 18-55 and 55-200 and I moved on to the 18-105 and 70-300.Just my opinion, but it sounds like you are also thinking the 18-105 is a better choice. Like Bill said, check on the actuations. Maybe choice #2 is high milage.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nickt, post: 444818, member: 4923"] Been there, done that. I would go for the one with 18-105. Its a more versatile and likable 'everyday' lens. The manual only 50mm is something to play with. I'm not 100% sure you can use it at all though, I'd have to check the book. Endless discussion whether folks need a 35 or a 50mm prime. I have both, but I find the 35 more useful for indoor shots. When you are out, you will likely be wanting more zoom than the 18-55 so you will carry around the 55-200 as well or maybe just leave it home because its a nuisance unless you are carrying a bag anyway. Then when you want zoom for wildlife of some sort, you will find that 55-200 is not enough and start looking at 70-300 (or better). I have a d3100 and I did start out with the 18-55 and 55-200 and I moved on to the 18-105 and 70-300. Just my opinion, but it sounds like you are also thinking the 18-105 is a better choice. Like Bill said, check on the actuations. Maybe choice #2 is high milage. [/QUOTE]

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