Hello. Just bought a D7000. Looked at the 60D but was not impressed. Really liked the K5 Pentax but it was a little over my budget. I have no lenses and $300. What should I buy? Regular photography of people/ scenes. Will buy a 300mm zoom for Christmas.
Regards,
Adam
Adam, Welcome to Nikonites... Enjoy your new D7000.
that is a loaded question for sure!! If you are new to DSLR' and with what you indicate for shooting, I would likely consider the kit lens of 18-105. Is it the best glass ever, absolutely not, but as a beginner, it will serve you well to get you going... and it will do a very good job. many of us here use that lens as our daily walk-around. The 18 is a decent wide angle and the 105 range will cover many other aspects (portrait, light zoom etc.)
Not sure where you are from or where you bought the camera (local store, online etc) but you can by a factory Refurb of this lens for $209. Depending on where you bought it.... Had you bought it with the 18-`105, it would have only cost another $100 New.
You may want to look at that option (assuming you bought new, return and re-order)
I am sure you will get many more opinions and they will all have merit so the choice will be yours...
Pat in NH