So long story short; I'm using a Nikon D3200 with the kit lens 18-55mm VR for about 2 months, I'm still new to dslr photography but im learning fast, I got off auto mode from day 1 and I get pretty good results but I've noticed that f/3.5 kind of limits me at night shots without a tripod so I've searched for faster lenses. I came up with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 which is on my budget but, I am worried about one thing; VR. Many people tell me that I'm going to have exactly the same results as my kit lenses because when VR is on I can use slower shutter speeds due to VR making up that little shake but these prime lenses are fast by themselves, my buddy gave me an exaple like: VR lenses on 35mm f/3.5 , you will get to 1/30 shutter speed with no blur but with the non-VR lenses at f/1.8 you will have to up your speed to about 1/60 for the same shot. You people know best here and I would appreciate any help from you, thanks in advance!