DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

To offer another perspective to OP: if you are weight sensitive remember as pointed out, the 24-70 and 70-200 f2.8 lenses are heavy. I had a 24-70 f2.8 and sold it because I didn't feel like I got the benefit of this zoom for the weight I had to carry vs. a 50mm f1.4 and a 28mm f2.8. I also opted for the 70-200 f4. I do not doubt that the 2.8 zooms so often mentioned by Hoggers are both good glass. I just didn't feel like the return was worth the burden. Buy a used example so if you decide it's not for you, selling it will cost less than doing so with a new lens. Plus remember the D850, while a marvelous camera is also substantial.
I have an outing planned where I want the resolution of the D850 for a large print. I plan to carry a 20mmf2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.4 and an 85mm f1.8. Without picking nits on the total weight, these 4 lenses are not much more than a 1st class 24-70 f2.8 and after this particular outing, I'm not carrying the weight of the 24-70 all the time. PS I do have a 24-120 f4 when I want the flexibility). Just my perspective and my own desires. Everyone has to decide what they want to accomplish and what the cost (weight and $$) will be.

home brewer Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

I like what DaveDitzer suggested although have never used them but they cost and weigh less. It would be nice to see photos of what the lenses produce. I notice that most of my shots are taken at less than 100mm.

I just recently purchased a AF-S Nikkor 60mm F2.8 made in Thailand is said to be sharp and can take close ups at very short distances ~ 1.5" for 1:1 and does very well for portraits at normal distances. It is light at 15 oz. I need to get my grandson and take some photos with each.

Dean37 Loc: Fresno, CA

What "DavyDitzer" and "home brewer" said. What fits the bill for what you want or need works for you.

I am independent too, I prefer the weight to give me stabiity so I can get photos that I want. Not all of my lenses have VR, so stable is the answer. I also prefer the 2.8 Zoom lenses, then I have proof that I really am not a photographer Lol . . .

I am 86 so I get to be shakey sometimes and take time to relax. The Zoom lenses reach out where I can get photos that I could never get, trying to walk there.

Mike1017

Where did you buy it and or go to a camera store and I am sure they will help you with it

jcboy3

You can use it to "scan" color negative film.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

Read the book with the camera in your hands and try each function as you read that section. It's just a few electrons and this began my muscle memory of handling the controls. The expected shutter life is very high. You won't wear it out.