does the 18-55 vr kit lens that comes with the nikon d3100 autofocus?

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All Nikon "kit lenses" that are officially packed with Nikon DSLR cameras will autofocus with the bodies they're matched with.

The 18-55mm VR is a nice, compact, inexpensive gateway lens that will give you autofocus and excellent results for general photography.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-55mm-vr.htm

Here's some sample results taken with a Nikon D3100 and the 18-55mm AF-S VR lens.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=18-55mm&cm=nikon%2Fd3100&s=int

Cheap, beginner DSLR camera? Nikon d40 and lens pros cons?

I am looking for an inexpensive camera (around $300-500) for beginners. I am looking at the Nikon d40, which I have heard good things about. It comes in a kit with a 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. Any pros and cons about this camera and lens? Also, I know the f/stop is what controls the aperture, or blurry background and focus object. Is this lens f/3.5-5.6 a small enough number to take close up and somewhat far portraits of people and still have the blurry background effect? Any other useful info is appreciated! Thanks!

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The D3100 w/ the 18-55mm kit lens refurbished is $499 right now! It's a good deal.
Well, I think the oldest you should go is the D3000. The D40 is very old, it's a first generation DSLR. The D3000 has four more megapixels and better autofocus.

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