So im in the market of getting some new things for my camera. i currently have a Nikon D40, i take lots of different types of pictures from portraits to car shows, drift events and parties. The lenses i have right now are the Nikkor 18-55mm, 55-200mm VR, 50mm f/1.8, 100mm f/2.8 old school lens (manual focus.) I have about $55 in store credit and gift cards to best buy and i want to use it to by some camera gear. what do u think i should get??

Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 AF-S - $199 - 55 = $144 TOTAL

or

Nikon SB-600 - $219 - 55 = $164 TOTAL

Im also looking for a good camera bag or back pack. If you have any recommendations that would be great!

I can't say I've ever seen the 35mm for sale at Best Buy... they must've just started carrying them recently.

I'd go for the flash.

anyone else?

Flash, or buy a 18-200 and try and sell off the 18-55 and 55-200. Thats what i need to to

flash hands down.

looks like im gonna go with the flash. thanks for the input guys!

got it!! im really liking this flash. i also just got some hoya filters and the stofen diffuser.

http://i47.tinypic.com/110vogo.jpg

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good job on the purchase! i woulda gone with the flash as well... u said ur looking into bags and such... check out the tenba shootout... i would go with the smalls tho as they have bigger side pockets and a slot of your laptop...

http://www.tenba.com/Categories/Camera-System-Cases.aspx

^^ wow. thats a nice bag, a little too much for me though. if im gonna spend over $180 its gonna be for some new lenses.. i was actually looking at the lowpro fastpack 250.. im still looking over some reviews on other bags as well though.. thanks for the info tho!