New camera advice.

[Adsmalan]

I am not totally new to photography but I am looking for my first DSLR. I am currently looking at the D7000 Nikon. This will be primarily used for landscapes and Ideally I would prefer one lens. For my price bracket I have the option of the 16-85 (24-127mm equiv) IS lens and the 10-24 (15-36mm equiv)non IS lens. Does anyone have any ideas as to which one to chose?

[Voodoo]

Hi you lucky guy, at first you have chosen the right company.
I have a D70 for years and I bought a D700 last year.

I have some lenses from the old 35mm times.
You should have a lens for available light, like the 50/1.4 or the 35/2.0.
And for the zoom lenses I would suggest to not overlap the ranges.
Because you have to carry all the stuff.
The rest is up to you.
Have fun!

[PGpilot]

I don't do a lot, but I've found the Tamron lenses to be good value and a decent spec'

[tourerjim]

Could be with taking look at Fuji HD10 24-270 had mine some months now saves all that lens changing!

[Vic.P]

Have a look at the Canon range too, like the EOS 60D, it's cheaper than the Nikon D7000 and is 18 MP instead of 16.2 MP. Also, Canon have a much larger range of lenses than Nikon so you'll have more choice for wide angle lenses for landscape etc like the 10-22mm 3.5 - 4.5 HSM or a 15 - 85mm f3.5 - 5.6 IS USM in the lower price bracket or go for an L series lens if your budget can stretch to it.
IMO the lens is the most important part of the camera, bodies come and go, a good lens you will keep so buy the best lens you can afford :)
Also have a look at the Tamron and Sigma wide angle lenses like the Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM or Tamron 10 -24mm f3.5 - 4.5 Di 11 LD AF SP aspherical IF.