Lens Question

[BenBirding]

Hello fellow Nikonians. I recently made a purchase on a Nikon D50 body. So now I need a lens for it, a begginer's lens mind you. I thought maybe I might get this one:
http://www.thecamerabox.com/product.asp?id=sil70300dgn. What are your thoughts on it(and the site)? Do you have any other suggestions for lenses or places to purchase them?
Thanks
-Ben

[yossi]

Look for the APO macro super II version. It's better optically.

[AmpelisChinito]

Hey Ben, I got the same exact lens as my first lens. Let me tell you that you will most certainly not be discouraged or unhappy with this lens. I know there are several others just like it, like tamron, but this is the one to go with for sure. I highly recommend this lens for a great starter lens (and even professional lens) for around $100. As for the APO lens, I don't know much about it, or can even find it, but this lens has the best quality. I can e-mail you or show you some pictures I have taken with that lens on a D70. This lens really gets the job done. How this was help!

[yossi]

Here is the APO version:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=396830&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

[BenBirding]

Thanks for the advice guys. I am going to spring the little bit of extra money for the APO version.