shakr524 Loc: Springville NY

I started out with the exact same setup. I quickly bought a Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.0 OS Macro and have been very happy with it. The lens has been replaced by a newer model but you can find used copies on ebay for very reasonable prices. Hope that helps.

Thanks,
Shakr

avemal Loc: BALTIMORE

By far a Tamron 18-270 I use it 95% of the time.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Walk around general purpose Nikon 35 mm 1.8 Around $200. The performance sharpness and low light ability will blow you away

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

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Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Easy answer---the 35mm 1.8 DX is a basic prime, very sharp lens, a must have lens for the 3200. You will learn a lot shooting with it.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi Charlene. I am little late to the party here. What kind of budget are you thinking? There are so many great lenses out there right now. I would get the best you can swing. It will last you a life time. And what do you plan to shoot with it? And in what lighting do you shoot in.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

The link is to Nikon's photo simulator site. You select your camera and you then attach any of the Nikon lenses
to see how they work together.

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

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Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Thanks for the link Bob, I am interested in that as well.

marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL

Are you "assuming" the 18-55mm isn't good because a snob told you "kit lenses suck," or do you "know" that you are losing image quality and need to blow money to achieve marginally better results - but you could possibly make things worse with an off-brand lens? The words "good" "not super expensive" and "basic" make me think you don't realize how good what you already have is. When spending on another lens you should spend "more" for "exceptional" and do so to get "better than you have" or a "special need" lens.

An 18-55mm zoom length is the most common range that is most useful for a "walk around" everyday lens for most people. That "kit" lens is the same one used on the D5200 kit (and I assume the D5300) so it's no slouch when it comes to quality. The second lens you got adds to your focal length for more specific needs at a distance. In both cases they are Nikkor lenses with the Nikon reputation to uphold.

If you're looking for a "basic" lens for low money, you've already got the best in category by having a Nikon lens on a Nikon body. When it's time to spend money on a new lens, I'd recommend you first get one that is out of the range of focal lengths you already have, such as an ultra-wide angle (10-20mm). Or buy an inexpensive 2X tele-converter for the other lens to double it's focal length. You have a very nice rig there that is capable of high image quality for beginners through intermediate users.

My second recommendation is to learn to maximize what that camera with those lenses is capable of, learn the foundation principles of photography so you can start using semi-auto modes like shutter or aperture priority, and learn post editing techniques in a simple to use software like Corel Paintshop Pro X8 which only costs $50 or less.

Your request, in my humble opinion, is barking up the wrong tree when there's nothing in the tree to be barked at.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

I have to agree with the majority opinion here. On your DX model the "kit" lenses do fine. The only other one I'd consider is the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II, available used for about $350. While (I think) it's a better lens, you won't see much difference in the final image. The main thing you'll gain having the same focal range of both your lenses in one and won't have to switch lenses.

glgracephoto Loc: Arlington, WA

I have been utterly satisfied with my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 NON VC version for under $500. a bit over that will get you with VC. I don't have the exact prices handy now though, as I just went to full frame which cost a lot more. I kept this lens tho along with my D7200 for an emergency backup.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Sigma Art 17-70 2.8-4 !

Sprocket Loc: Upstate New York

The 18-55mm is a very good lens. Don't let the term "kit lens" fool you. If you are looking for a different lens to add to your collection. There are other good ones, but I wouldn't consider them better.

If you want "better" for a decent price, then I would consider a prime lens. For a DX sensor, my first choice for a prime would be a 35mm.

Good luck in your research.

NormPR

My Granddaughter has this set and ask me what she could for better close up photos and i told her to get the Tamron 18-270 and that is basically all she keeps on her camera.