I bought my DSLR Nikon D50 four years ago. I recently wore out the lens, but since there was nothing wrong with the camera body I replaced the AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm 1:3.5 -5.6 G with another one which is identical to the first except it has a VR setting, which makes it a bit more steady.
In addition I also picked up a Tamron ( SP AF 60 mm F/2 Di II Macro 1:1) macro lens, which in retrospect was pretty much an expensive mistake. It works well on certain colors and the background looks soft, so one can shoot in place without distracting background. Unfortunately parts of the subject look soft too at times. Still playing with it.
