to me, that's an awesome deal. the downside is, you have to carry around two lenses. they give you plenty of range; if 11x zoom isn't enough for you, then i don't know.
i would definitely not go with a 18-135mm lens. if you want to go in that direction (having one all-around lens), spend a few hundred more and go with the nikor 18-200mm one. it is, arguably, an excellent lens but you won't find one for below ~$650.
so think about it, body only D40 would run you, say $350, plus $650 for a really nice lens and you're at a grand already. with the ritz deal, you get the inconvenience of having to carry 2 lenses but you get it with the D40 + some goodies for just $599.
i bought my D40 two years ago for $599 and it came with just the basic 18-55mm lens. if you're looking to update your Sony, this is a great deal!
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