18-200 vs. 18-55 and 55-200

Thank you for the replies.

Catallaxy - Can I get the refurb. gear at the links you list?  Excellent suggestions BTW!

The main thing that would have me waiting for the 5200 would be video; I sold my 3100 wanting better video, but I now think I would have to leave a DSLR to get acceptable video, at my price point, and I am not doing that.  The downside to waiting for a 5200 is that would be all I could afford, the camera with kit lens.  With current prices of the 5100 I can get extras, such as a zoom lens, which I will use.

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Brian Miller
Nikon D3100 and Canon S100
(Used to own: Nikon D40 and Canon S30)