Nikon D3100 with versatile 18-105mm VR, extended zoom range eliminating the need for a second lens at budget pricing.
The Nikon D3100 with AF-S DX 18-105mm VR is an entry DSLR kit from 2010 paired with the versatile extended-range zoom covering 27-157mm equivalent. The 18-105mm provides significantly more telephoto reach than the standard 18-55mm, eliminating the need for a second telephoto lens.
The 14.2-megapixel sensor with EXPEED 2 delivers good image quality, and the 18-105mm VR covers wide-angle through useful telephoto with stabilisation. The extended range means one lens handles virtually all everyday and travel situations without changes.
Build quality is entry Nikon with the quality 18-105mm providing more versatile coverage than basic kit zooms. The D3100 was Nikon's first entry DSLR with 1080p video, and the Guide Mode teaches photography interactively.
The D3100 with 18-105mm offers the most versatile entry Nikon kit at affordable used pricing. The extended zoom coverage eliminates the need for a second lens, providing all-in-one travel convenience with genuine Nikon quality.