Get the kit lens DA18-55 (can't beat it for $70), DA50-200, Tamron 90 Macro (non DI <$200), external flash (Sigma 500, not super <$200) and a couple of A or M lenses, A50/1.7 (<$100), A28/2.8 (<$100), M135/3.5 (<$80) and for a fun lens the Zenitar 16/2.8 (<$135). Get a couple of 1gig cards, a good camera bag, and polerizer filter for the kit and 50-200. I would not get the DA16-45 I have it and it is overrated for the cost, it underexposes and you can not use the on board flash at wider then 22mm. For PP software PSE3 or 5 will work well for learning and not $$$, also Google Picasa2 (FREE) is compatible with Pentax PEF...