
Nikon D80 Camera Body

50MM F/1.8D AF Nikkor
As a comparison, here's a toolbox by Mike Colon, a legendary Nikonnite:
Nikon D3 Camera Body
200MM F/2G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor
70-200MM F/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor
105MM F/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro Nikkor
85MM F/1.4D AF Nikkor
50MM F/1.4D AF Nikkor
24-70MM F/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor
14-24MM F/2.8G ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor
Just to give a basic idea, the bottom two lenses mentioned above (24-70MM, 14-24MM) cost somewhere around $1700 total.
Given that my budget for the next lens is around 300 dollars, I am looking at the following:
- Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor ($329)
- Zoom Super Wide Angle AF 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor ($349)
Possible Cheaper Alternatives:
- Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ($134)
- Wide Angle AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D ($235)
*Note that these are prices listed on B&H Photo & Video webiste.
**This is certainly a very expensive hobby...