My bad I was thinking of the D5000 instead of the D5100
but he can still get the D5100 used on amazon for cheap.
Those 2 lenses may have VR but that still doesnt warrant the cost in my opinion just cause their brand new.
I bought my 18-55mm kit lens on craigslist for $60(Crack Head Price)
your friend should easily be able to find one for $100 with VR on craigslist
The 55-200mm Lens always goes on sale through out the yr brand new for $150 just gotta check slick deals all the time. Right now its going used for that price on amazon who knows what he finds on craigslist probably even cheaper.
Good looks, he ended up coppin the D5100