hi,
I need to purchase Nikon D3000 with 18-135mm lens… can’t find it with this lens anywhere, only with 18-55mm or a 300mm zoom (too long/heavy)… is it possible to purchase this model w/the 18-135mm lens? (it seems to me you should be able to purchase any Nikon w/any lens you want, no?? 
thank you…
Both lens and body exist. You can buy both separately.
When Nikon offers different lenses, doesn’t mean they all have to be offered in a kit with the body
Lots of lenses are lots more expensive to be offered as a kitlens in a kit.
The 18-135 is possibly the best value for money lens on the planet.
The characteristics are incredible whilst the price is modest. I was lucky enough to buy it as a kit with a D80, and is versatile as well as high quality.
You can get faster lenses, but not a whole lot better lenses.
If this question hasn’t been answered yet, I don’t imagine it will be. Thread closed.