Tough one Tim, but if I HAD to choose, I would take the d800e and the 55mm micro, the other choice would be the 17-35mm, both are 2.8's focus close and are sharp, the micro is lighter but MF, the 17-35 is heavier but AF. I usually travel with those two and a 200mm f/4, pretty much takes care of everything, but the micro Nikkor is my all time favorite lens. Joe