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However your question is about the 18-55, I don't own that lens and am unlikely to, but all I can say is the VR feature isn't one I would seek. For lenses under 200mm it's pretty much pointless even for a doddery old codger like myself.
I regard the D3xxx cameras as my lightweight 'snapshot' cameras and use them for hiking and family photography. For serious photography I don't own any VR lens, nor would I ever bother seeking out a lens for it's VR capability.
I suppose if you feel VR is important then, perhaps the later version may have some virtues. However, as I have said, for short focal lengths VR is not an important consideration, even for a 105mm in my opinion. I have many images taken at 105mm f2.5, which are perfectly sharp with no AF or VR.
You don't mention your general location in your profile so am unable to help with that specific.
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