Buying a Nikon D7000? - 1

Hiya, I'm buying my first DSLR and after much research I have decided I'm going to get a D7000.
The only thing I'm now stuck on is what lens to get with it. I've tried researching it but there's just so many recommendations that I keep jumping between lenses and can't make my mind up. I do intend to collect a kit over time however with the initial purchase of buying the camera, I'm not going to have too much money to spend on the lens just now so I'm willing to start of with a cheaper lens while I get used to the camera and such.
I can't decide whether to go with the 18-105mm kit lens or I quite like the look of the 50mm 1.8G. Or if there's something else decent in this price range.

I do have a more special interest in Macro photography however I would like to keep my options open in terms of being able to explore different things. I do really like the look and image quality of the 50mm but I'm not sure what the realities of shooting with it will be as a main lens for a few
months.

I've had an interest in photography since I was 14 (now 20) and have slowly built up. I have a Fujifilm Finepix s1500 just now which is a far cry from a dslr. I feel I've really outgrown it in the last 2 years however I haven't been able to afford the jump to a dslr so I've been saving.

Thanks, I'd appreciate any help.

Please no nikon/canon snobs I've made my mind up on the camera, just looking for some help on a lens to start with.

There's a one lens solution for your fine D7000, the Nikkor 18-200 mm

I use it when on editorial assignments as well as when shooting motocross.

Usually if this if your first fully adjustable camera, the standard 18-55 mm is good enough to learn how to use your camera. It covers landscape, group, full body and head and shoulder shots.

The 50 mm f/1.8 is principally used to shoot portraits and is limited to just about that.

Here is a link to a site that will show you what each focal length lens "sees"

http://imaging.nikon.com/...simulator/

To really know, you need to visit a proper camera shop and look through each lens.

Enjoy your new camera

Well 18-105 is good if it were me i would save up more money and buy something with a good focal length and is fast ( aka has a low aperture or f-stop)