For the Nikon D-70, I use the following lenses in the manner indicated. Your ideas and comments are warmly invited.

12-24 mm 4.0 (Nikon): Architecture, landscape and scenery where context and majesty are important. In photojournalist's context, the lens often disappoints by portraying too much for the viewer to take in. But when it works, it's magnificant.

35 mm 2.0 (Nikon). Low light, people and groups.

50 mm 1.8 (Nikon). Low light, people.

35-70 mm 2.8 (Nikon). This lens is panned by some reviewers as not long enough nor short enough to serve any useful purpose. I like the super sharp lens for street scenes, people, sports (if I can get close enough) and the 105 mm digital equivalent (70mm) is great for portraits and--with enough distance--becomes a wide angle lens.

28-200 D (Nikon). I know the value of this lens on film cameras. Use with digital gets mixed reviews. Is this a great travel camera or is the 42mm short side too long?

80-200 D 2.8 (Nikon). Splendid. Sports, people, wildlife, action, low light. A classic lens.

Aspirations:

The 17-55 mm 2.8 Nikon impresses me as the best all around lens for photojournalists, travel, low light, street scenes. What do you think?

Thanks for commenting.
DV