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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 115150" data-attributes="member: 9240"><p>Based on everything you're telling us, I would say that your heart is after a "real" camera and not just another point and shoot, no matter what it promises.  The 18-55mm kit lens with the D5100 is a really nice lens.  If you can find a kit with an 18-105mm even better - another nice lens with twice the reach (both are fine lenses).   You won't have the reach of the P&S camera at first, but you'll likely make up for it in the learning and enjoyment factors.  2nd hand lenses can be a great way to add to the fun for not a lot of money, and since you've shot film before you may even be willing to deal with focusing and metering on your own with some nice, old manual glass that has fallen by the wayside.  55-200mm lenses can often be found lightly used for not a ton of money, so save your pennies and add on when you can.</p></blockquote><p></p>