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I just picked up a Nikon D3100 2-lens kit, for some reason (still trying to figure it out; I was looking at a 55-200 for my NEX-C3 and figured instead of spending $350, why not spend $100 more and get that zoom range plus an entire new camera to boot), and after playing with it for an hour I can already tell the 18-55 (non-VR) has got to go.
What is the best choice to replace it? I know the gear on this forum tends to be pro-level stuff but that isn't happening for me (both for budget and willingness to spend reasons; it's a hobby, not a career, so $500+ lenses are out), so I'm torn between the 18-70 (cheap, seems to be well liked, but old, no VR, limited tele range), 18-105 (cheap, nice range, but cheaply built and dubious image quality?), and 18-200 first gen (great range, VR, but more expensive than the others). I can't think of anything else. Leaning towards the 18-105, since it can be had for ~$225-250 on eBay and seems like a good compromise, but I figured I would consult with the photo brains on here before pulling the trigger. I already picked up a 50/1.8 so I want something a little better to complement it (and the non-VR 55-200, which I'm fine with because I'm not getting a good telephoto for cheap).
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