Hi Bec

I bought the Nikon D40+ 18-55 mm lens just recently as my first DSLR I'm finding it good and easy to use, I have now bought a Tamron 7-300 mm lens and this is proving to be a good buy.

I have found that there is a restriction in lenses dur to needing a motorised lens but there seems to be more out there now.

I'm only a beginner like yourself so would also listen to these guys on here, I didn't find this site till after I bought my DSLR.