 | Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $478.17 / Used from: $421.45 This is the best camera you can get on a very limited budget. For about $650, you can get the camera body AND a very good lens.
A couple notes about the included kit lens:
It does not have Vibration Reduction (image stabilization). This is not a big deal with a close-up lenses like this. You can buy this lens with VR separately if you need to.
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 | Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $214.95 / Used from: $189.95 This is the lens I recommend you should get if you need to get close to your subject. This takes great pictures and has VR, so your images don't show your hand shake.
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 | Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $759.88 / Used from: $650.00 This is the only dedicated macro lens that autofocuses with the Nikon D40. If you're serious about macro photography, I suggest to get this lens.
NOTE!
If you are just a amateur and want to take cheap macro shots, I suggest getting a reversing ring or close up lens instead.
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 | Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
This lens is very good in low light conditions. Although it does not autofocus with the D40, it is a pretty good and inexpensive lens.
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 | Sigma EX DG 52mm Multi-Coated UV Filter
Buy new: $22.95 / Used from: $83.93 Protect your camera from UV light and get this filter. It also stops dirt from getting onto the lens. This is the best lens for your money.
An extra note here: it will only fit on lenses with a lens attachment size of 52mm. The only lens on this page that does not fit with this filter is the 105mm macro lens.
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 | Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $104.95 / Used from: $291.56 This is the best flash unit you'll find for the Nikon D40 (it also works on other Nikon cameras). It's small, inexpensive, and powerful. It is really all you need.
Some people ask, "What about the SB-600 or SB-800?"
These flash units are big and bulky (and expensive!). I'd recommend not getting them because many people really don't need all the extra features.
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 | Kingston 2 GB Elite Pro Secure Digital Memory Card ( SD/2GB-S )
Buy new: $19.48 / Used from: $7.99 Get this SD Card because of the storage capability and the data transfer rate. I use it very frequently and I've never had a problem.
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 | Nikon D40/D40x Digital Field Guide by David D. Busch
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $10.68 The best book on the Nikon D40/D40x you'll find. It covers everything!
Good buy! (Plus what's the use of getting a camera and not knowing how to use it?)
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 | Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for D50 & D70 Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $14.99 Get this if you want to take a picture with yourself in it from a distance.
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 | Hoya 52mm RM-72 Infrared Filter
Get this filter if you want to take infrared pictures.
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 | Giottos Optical Cleaning Kit with Rocket Air Blaster, Brush & Liquid.
Buy new: $11.25 A pretty good cleaning kit.
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 | Nikon Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth
Buy new: $10.01 A keychain cleaning cloth. Very useful if your space is limited.
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 | Tamrac Explorer 1 DSLR Camera Bag (Black)
Buy new: $29.35 / Used from: $85.50 A very good and highly recommended camera bag.
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 | Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)
Buy new: $89.95 / Used from: $72.00 If you can, get this camera bag instead. It is built better and has more space.
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