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important question about nikon D5000 and lenses!?

i am interested in purchasing one of these cameras. i was just wondering if i need to buy a lens to attach to the body of the camera because buying just the body is a lot cheaper than buying the body and the lens. please help!? best answer to the most detailed answer. and include links if possible (: also, if you have bought a nikon before, where is the best place to buy one especially at a reasonable price.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Hey,

    A DSLR cannot take pictures without a lens (if you want normal pictures).

    Since you are beginner, I recommend you to get the body + kit lens, since it's not so much more expensive. The lens is great for beginners, you will see what you will buy in the future (if).

    Take a look at the article called 'Buying a DSLR, what you gotta know and where to buy DSLRs. Scroll to the bottom, there is a Nikon D5000 image and short description along with a link to Amazon (if you click on its name). Here - http://the-digital-photographer.blogspot.com/2009/...

  • MP
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    It's better to get the lens with the camera (kit lens). If you buy them separately, it will be more expensive. I would personally buy the kit lens since the lens that comes with the D5000 would cover most of my basic needs.

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