Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body: Open up to a world of finer detail with the Nikon D7100, designed without an optical low-pass filter for impeccably-detailed image and video capture. The 1.3x crop mode gives you extra reach from your lens without sacrificing the high resolution quality, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto your subject for incredibly fast response times. Whether you're a semi-professional or a skilled photographer upgrading to a more advanced DSLR, the lightweight and compact D7100 will keep your creativity on the edge.Memory card sold separately.
Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55–200mm f/4–5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Lens: Broaden the scope of your photography with a lightweight zoom lens that offers telephoto coverage for close-up images of distant subjects. Vibration Reduction technology reduces camera shake for dramatically sharp images and HD video, even without a tripod. The broad zoom range is ideal for portraits, action shots and scenic images.
Overall I'm really happy with this lens. Its smooth, balanced, and can take fantastic pics with the right setting. Its not as sharp as the kit lens my camera came with, but its a fair trade considering the price and zoom range it adds. The biggest downside I'd have to say is the shortest focal length is around 3 feet, so not a macro lens by any means. The bokeh is great though and with my D3200, the megapixel count means i can crop out a good enough macro shot. I'm fairly new to DSLRs, so I didn't want to drop mega bucks on an extra lens, but I wouldn't regret this purchase regardless. It gets the job done well and is a great lens to learn with.
My Best Buy number: 2861407165
My Best Buy number: 2861407165
What's great about it: Inexpensive and smooth
What's not so great: Not as clear as the 18-55mm kit lens that came with my camera.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens: A perfect everyday lens for any photographer, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G offers fast autofocusing combined with an integrated lens coating to deliver clear and crisp images. The wide-open aperture is ideal for low-light shooting and creating images with beautiful background blur.