Is this a good deal for Nikon D3100?

[karatava]

I was ready to buy the Nikon D3100 body+lens pack for $579(no tax-free shipping), but recently found this deal:

Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera w/
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens &
55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G non-VR Lens
FREE Nikon Digital SLR Camera Bag and DVD Set ! $69.95 Value
Total; $664 (no tax-free shipping)

Is this a good deal?
I don`t know much about lenses, what about this 55-200mm lens?
Do you advice this pack?

Thank you.

 

[ghache]

how much is the body alone?

 

[Formatted]

So for an extra $100 you get an extra lens + some other crap.

Get it and if you don't like the lens you can sell it for more than $100...

55-200 is a fantastic lens and is often out of stock!

 

[orb9220]

"55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G non-VR Lens"

Is the non-VR version and a deal breaker for me.For a tad bit more the VR version is a Giant step up in usability. And the only one I would even consider in a package deal.
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[karatava]

how much is the body alone?

About $530.

"55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G non-VR Lens"

Is the non-VR version and a deal breaker for me.For a tad bit more the VR version is a Giant step up in usability. And the only one I would even consider in a package deal.
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Is this an answer of go and get the body+lens combo for $579?

Can I use this 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G non-VR Lens as a beginner? And if possible, would you give me a link of this lens to examine.

 

[agepag]

Where did you find this deal?

 

[flatflip]

Where did you find this deal?

I think TigerDirect had the 579 deal.

 

[karatava]

Where did you find this deal?

I think TigerDirect had the 579 deal.

Yeah, it is $649. With the coupon code it is $579.And also, by the fatwallet connection there is %3 cashback.

 

[flatflip]

Where did you find this deal?

I think TigerDirect had the 579 deal.

Yeah, it is $649. With the coupon code it is $579.And also, by the fatwallet connection there is %3 cashback.

To me it was simple. D3100 for $580 or D7000 for $1500. I love the size and performance of the D3100, especially for the price. I chose the D7000 for the added features to grow in to. It was a huge step financially but I made some adjustments. I sold My D5000, zoom lens, backpack, golf clubs, frisbees, ipod & skateboards. (I still have my D40, zoom lens, backpack, golf clubs, frisbees, ipod & skateboard. )