, no lens scratches at all, not on the screen either

I'm extremely happy with this camera and although another lens would be useful (either the Nikon 55-200mm or the Sigma 70-300mm macro) for wildlife

Camera works wonderfully and a great starter camera and lens.

With the right lens, this camera gives better quality results than most entry level DSLR's

The included lens is actually quite good, with autofocus and such.

The zoom lens works well and auto focus works better than I anticipated.

Turns out, the smaller lens (18-55mm) is pretty

For 800 Dollars I got a great camera packaged with a great lens (18-55mm) and top it, I got the awesome 55-200mm Nikkor AF-S lens which is an awesome telephoto lens for amateurs like me

Although someday I hope to pick up a few more fancy lenses, this Nikon camera comes with a great starter lens which takes some excellent photographs

Pros:Great Lens with Kit (18-55)Quality VideoManual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Program Modes as well as multiple other auto

Love my new lens

The longer lens allows us to zoom in the kids out on the playing field or up on the stage, and it works perfectly with this camera

Lens feels cheap.

The lens that it comes with is great.

The lens is nice but its cheap the camera it self is amazing just perfect takes some pretty sweet pics if i say so

I will probably get a better zooming lens later on once my wallet recovers from this purchase

I suggest you buy a fast prime lens for indoor shooting.....an Nikkor AF-S 35mm f1.8.

The only things I don't like are the strap that comes with it and the fact it doesn't come with a clear UV filter to protect the lens

It is not due to holding the camera improperly or expecting more from it, or dirty lens or sensor.

The included lenses are ok, a better lens would really boost the performance

The 18-55 is a fantastic lens and goes great with this camera, as does the Nikon 18-200

Usually there is lots of styro to protect the body and the lens from banging around during transit.

Take the money and use it toward a more useful lens

We liked that this camera came with a lens (great for a first time buyer)

The lens is not that good, but not bad either, I think the body only with the 35mm 1.8G or the 50mm 1.8G is a better pack

The kitlens 18-55 is a very good lens

* Continuous autofocus during video is loud - an easy workaround is to focus manually* No external mic input* Cannot use a wireless remoteThe 18-55mm VR lens that comes with the camera is a great all purpose lens to start photographing with and can take very good shots in a wide range of scenarios, performing decently well in low light scenarios too

, it really is like day and night, the kit lens should be viewed as a cheap versatile lens that lets you experiment and find out what you really want to do

I am just starting to get into photography and this camera is a great start, easy to use, change lens, easy to connect to the pc and download my images

I could use a faster lens (this one opens up to only 3.5 or so

Down sides:No external mic inputNo HDR bracketingNo built in gps/wifi (D3300 dose)Megapixels little lower vs other D5000 and etc modelsOther then that ive been really happy with it, Lens really the important part

I agree that the lens that comes with the kit is not that amazing, but it does a decent job

You will never buy a better lens for the price, although the manual focus sucks

The 18-55 lens is nice, I use it a lot, vs a 35mm and the 55-300 zoom.

The 18-55mm lens that is included is an excellent starter lens, and the entire set is a very good value

The 18-55mm kit lens is a great starter lens and good for a wide range of uses from landscapes to portraits

The camera provides excellent pictures and comes with a decent lens

I agree that the lens that comes with the kit is not that amazing, but it does a decent job

You will never buy a better lens for the price, although the manual focus sucks

the extra lens is great if need to be used on picture your taking

The UV filter will actually protect your lens in case it is dropped

, it really is like day and night, the kit lens should be viewed as a cheap versatile lens that lets you experiment and find out what you really want to do

The 18-55 lens is common on most kits and works fine for indoor or wide-angle shots.

There is no better camera lens in the world than Nikon; it shows depth, sarpness, contrast and capture true color better than any lens out there

And I'm convinced, when that time comes, you'll have your eye on the latest and greatest prosumer DSLR to go with your fancy new lens anyway

I also bought the 35mm f1.8 lens, because many people recommend it

Yes, of course it has a range of fully automatic modes for those point and shoot moments or sudden photo opportunities, but its real strength lies in the incredible level of control you have over the auto-focus (and, when all else fails, proper lens-ring manual focus - how I've missed that!), metering modes and in the simplicity of use of the program & aperture and shutter priority modes

The lens it comes with alone is Awesome

This will help protecting your lens and will also help with the quality of the photos since it will minimize reflection and glare (especially if you take photos or videos on the beach, in strong sun, by the ocean, etc)

Lens is good enough for wide angles and perfect for portraits

The included lens takes amazing and beautiful pics

Within a few days of using the camera, I knew that a better lens would have made all the difference

Great lens, but who wants to spend $1,000 for a non-weather sealed 17-55 dust collector (google Canon 17-55 and dust)

If you are a serious photographer try a camera with better lens.

yes, it's true that canon has more variety and cheaper lens, but i prefer nikon's image performance

It includes a really nice lens that is perfect for simple and elegant photography and filming

But trust me when I tell you that the lens that comes with the camera is very capable of the same quality pictures

While I someday want to outgrow this little camera, with a nice lens there is not a huge push to.

If you use point & shoot and are thinking of starting with a DSLR then this is a right choice.35mm f1.8 lens is a really good companion for everyday shooting

My accessories:67-to-77 ring adapter (if you have the 18-105 lens)72-to-77 ring adapter (if you have the 18-200 lens)77mm haze filter

I've gotten 3rd place and honorable mention with 2 of my photo's in a area competition and 1st in one of Froknowsphoto.com weekend competitions using the really quite capable kit 18-55 lens

Lens that comes with the camera is very limited and only good for closer range shots

The Nikon 35mm f1.8 prime lens and/or the Nikon 18-105mm VR lens are inexpensive lens upgrades optically (espcially the prime lens optically while the 18-105mm provides twice as much telephoto zoom versatility than the kit lens) although the 18-105mm is heavier

I love my Nikon, I even purchased another lens.

and I highly recommend the Nikkor 18-200 VR lens as an everyday lens

Excellent camera, I love it, It`s practical, functional, and beautiful, but the price is a little bit high and the lens are expensive.

Megapixels sound cool, but once you get above 7 or 8 megapixels you're better off looking for a camera with a large image sensor or nicer lens options

Excellent video quality but pity for the crappy sound quality and the noisy lens however it did not bother me as you'll going to edit the videos with sound anyway

The bigger lens (55-200 mm) is great for sitting in the stands or at the end of the field and capturing individuals on the field while still capturing bigger field shots as well

Despite not being made of brass like my old SV, the camera has a solid, well balanced feel and the somewhat chunky 18-55mm lens (equivalent to a 35mm 22-82.5mm zoom) sits nicely in the left hand

The extra lens is a great bonus, I am very pleased with this purchase.

Images taken with the prime lens are tack sharp, that lens is amazing.

For such an expensive camera + lens, I don't understand why Nikkon doesn't include the cable (UC-E4 USB Cable)

It needs a better lens to really be useful, but once you have that you're all set to take hundreds of excellent photos.

My next step has been purchasing a better lens.

The kit lens is a great intro lens, the camera is easy to use and Nikon's screen graphics are helpful and intuitive

The lens makes noises when you're recording videos using the continuous auto focus function, and sometimes it's not very accurate

Spending an extra $200 on a "decent" lens will help you tremendously (cheaper if you go used, or buy manual focus lenses, some for under $100).Thank you for reading, and enjoy your plunge in to photography!

Maybe I was lucky and got a superior kit lens

Included lens(es) is(are) fantastic, but better lenses will blow you away- Learn technical aspects, then use MANUAL

and you got a decent lens kit with VR

I gave 4 stars because I have to buy a better lens for inside shots.

Lens arent cheap, but i am happy with my purchase for the bucks.

Take the savings you get on the camera and buy a better lens

Mine came with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR, which is an excellent lens for someone just learning, but you will quickly want the flexibility of a longer lens, like the 55-200 VR

The kit lens: Spectacular

Very lightweight body that balances with kit lens very well, and really nails to size factor for me.3

I was able to purchase a great 35mm lens that I use on 99% of my shots.

UV filter - a must for protecting your lens against accidental damage

However, I hate the lens that it comes with (15-55mm).

If you are a amateur like me this is a good lens to start with and camera

If you don't need the latest model and want to save a few dollars buy this and the long lens is almost free

The lens that came with it is pretty good, and as a beginner new lenses are something you'll come to add on

Buy a fast lens

the ONE.(Nikon D3100 may produce excellent images with Pro Modes like P,S,A & M, but certainly not in AUTO mode)Comments added on JAN 31 2011.I explored more on this D3100 Camera

Additionally, you can be in a preferred dial (imaging) mode (Auto, P, A, S, M, and so on) and change the release mode to Single, Continuous, Self-timer or Quiet mode (this is located right underneath the main dial) - another great convenient feature.+ (04-Oct-2010

I have always used compact P&S cameras and have always been happy with most of the results

Hi def video advantage, aside from the no auto focus motor on body thingie which could have saved users from expensive S version lenses