Lens for Nikon D7000?

I'm getting Nikon D7000, I'm not sure what type of lens should I get… Should I get Nikkor 18-105 or the twin lens kit 18-55 and 55-300? I would use it for landscape, portrait photography & maybe natures.

I'm. No expert but id say the twin lens kit. Youve got a much wider range to take the pictures in if you do.

Probably 18-55 for portrait and 55-300 for nature and lanscape

In my opinion you'd be better off just going with the D7000 and 18-105mm zoom to start with. Often, people who buy a 2 lens kit quickly discover that the 2nd.lens isn't all that useful so it ends up at the bottom of your camera bag and was a waste of money. Although the 55-300mm zoom isn't a bad lens it does suffer from slow auto focus which makes it difficult to use for moving subjects.

If your budget allows, consider the D7000 body and the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G zoom. Not as much "reach" as the 18-105mm but a considerably better lens with a constant aperture. Unfortunately, such a kit would cost $2, 595.95 at B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...ovideo.com

So my suggestion would be the D7000 and 18-105mm zoom to get started with. Spend the next 6 months or so learning to use this combination. You can always add the much better 70-300mm zoom if you discover a need for it.

I agree with CCP. That's what I have myself.

Edwin has it right, do NOT buy a two lens kit. You'll end up like millions of casual dSLR shooters that leave one lens at home collecting dust. If you are not a paid photographer, a all in one solution is the best way to start. Something like a 18-105mm or 18-135mm are ideal. The 18-200mm is popular, but image quality takes a hit, and actual light transmission drops too. Later, if you need something for low light and defocused backgrounds, you can get a 35mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.8.

Since the D7000 is a 2010 model, and probably due for replacement, get a good deal, body only. Don't pay extra for big kits with bags, memory cards, filters, tripods etc. Just buy the body, get a reasonably fast memory card and one lens, then buy things that you actually need as you go.