Which is the best general porpuse lens for my new Nikon D300
Tks.

18-200vr. Don't have one but wish I did.

I agree totally I wish I had the 18-200 vr, but just can't swing it right now. It is a great piece of glass that can do about anything but scratch your back.

I have a 18-200 VR and that's my first suggestion. It's the only lens I've used with the D300 up till now.

I would have no problem in putting the 18-70 on the D300. It's half the price, slightly better optically but it doesn't have such a big range.

In fact I think I'm going to use my D300 mostly with the 17-35 f2.8 and 28-70 f2.8. I find these lenses have even better quality than the others but they are rather big and heavy.

I don't have the 17-55 f2.8 but that seems to be the best choice.

Would be helpful if we knew what type photography interest you most.

18-200 VR is a good GP lens however I find the photos to be a little soft. If money is no object I would go for the 70-200 F2.8 VR very sharp and fast. a little heavy but a great pro lens. I would also think about the 24-70 F2.8 although I don't have this one yet (on order) I read some great reviews.

Tku for your information. I traying to decide between 18/200 F3.5/5.6 VR AF S or 24/120 F3.5/5/6 ED IF AF S VR.
Suggetions are welcome.

In that case I would go with the 18-200 VR A great all around lens sometimes a little soft on focus.