I am going bonkers trying to decide if I want to sell my Nikkor 70-200 vr!

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It's sounding like I should just hold onto it. I love Nikkor glass, but what 3rd party lens would be comparable (semi-close) to the Nikkor 24-70 that wouldn't leave me completely...broke? Suggestions?

You might consider the tamron 28-75mm f2.8. The non motorized versions sell for around $300 used. IQ wise its the closest thing ive found to a 24-70mm nikkor in full frame. Ive also used the sigma 24-70mm f2.8 but was disappointed with its contras and sharpness wide open.