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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 413601" data-attributes="member: 12257">I think with a little online shopping, you might find a slightly better deal, but it's not a bad price at all, per my understanding.OF COURSE, having said that, once you pull the trigger, you'll find a MUCH better deal.&nbsp; Happens every time.&nbsp; That's why I didn't look at any other deals for a couple of months after buying my D7100. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />&nbsp; I can honestly say I've never regretted the purchase though, as it's an amazing camera and has taken away my desire for a new camera body for quite some time.&nbsp; I'd definitely nab the 7100 over the 7000 if the budget allows.Personally, if I were in the market for a first camera but with the knowledge I have now, I'd lean toward an 18-140 bundle instead, then look at a 70-300 vr down the road if you need/desire the reach.&nbsp; However, I can attest to the 18-55 VR being a very capable lens. (kit lens just means it came in a bundle with the camera, btw.&nbsp; The 18-140 would also be considered a kit lens.)&nbsp; The 18-55 can lock in a focus while being much closer to the subject (roughly 1 foot) than the other lenses, so it's almost like a budget macro without really being a true macro.&nbsp; It's drawback, with most folks, is that it's much smaller, so isn't really all that impressive looking. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />ALSO, don't be afraid to look at B&amp;H, Adorama or Cameta for a Factory Refurb.&nbsp; There have been some amazing prices out there.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 413601, member: 12257"] I think with a little online shopping, you might find a slightly better deal, but it's not a bad price at all, per my understanding. OF COURSE, having said that, once you pull the trigger, you'll find a MUCH better deal. Happens every time. That's why I didn't look at any other deals for a couple of months after buying my D7100. ;) I can honestly say I've never regretted the purchase though, as it's an amazing camera and has taken away my desire for a new camera body for quite some time. I'd definitely nab the 7100 over the 7000 if the budget allows. Personally, if I were in the market for a first camera but with the knowledge I have now, I'd lean toward an 18-140 bundle instead, then look at a 70-300 vr down the road if you need/desire the reach. However, I can attest to the 18-55 VR being a very capable lens. (kit lens just means it came in a bundle with the camera, btw. The 18-140 would also be considered a kit lens.) The 18-55 can lock in a focus while being much closer to the subject (roughly 1 foot) than the other lenses, so it's almost like a budget macro without really being a true macro. It's drawback, with most folks, is that it's much smaller, so isn't really all that impressive looking. ;) ALSO, don't be afraid to look at B&H, Adorama or Cameta for a Factory Refurb. There have been some amazing prices out there. [/QUOTE]

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