If I could only have one Lens for a modern Nikon body, it would probably be the 70-200 f2.8D(ED-IF AF-S VR). If you don't need the vibration reduction, the 80-200 f2.8D (ED-IF AF-S) is a great lens for half the price. I had one on an old N90s setup years ago and loved it (you know, back when cameras used FILM
). The only other lens I had was the 28-70 f2.8D (ED-IF AF-S), and felt I was always covered. In fact, if I could only have two lenses, that would still be the other one I would choose. In hindsight, I should have never sold that set-up. Well, I wish I would have just sold the N90s body but horded those lenses!