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I am no expert, but I would go with a prime lens instead of a kit lens (especially if you have the option to not get the kit lens). This thread was super helpful for me:

http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-

I don't have a nikon, I have the canon instead. But I bought a 18-200 lens right after I got my T3 with kit lens. Then shortly after I got the 50mm 1.8, then the 30mm 1.4. I never use the kit lens now. And the only reason I used it after I bought the 18-200 was that I left it on there at home to use because it was so much lighter. If you plan on buying more, I'd say save your money on the kit and just put it toward a new one. If you don't plan on buying more for a while, then it's a good starter to have.