Roger...did you miss this? Moose reviews it here: http://www.moosepeterson.com/blog/2012/07/17/nikon-18-300dx/ If I was still shooting DX, I would grab this in a second. Not bad at about a grand. Tim, here's the B&H Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/872407-REG/Nikon_2196_AF_S_Nikkor_DX_18_300mm.html
Roger didn't miss it... Nikon forgot to consult him on the release date ; ;D Moose seems really impressed with it. ; If my D70s didn't have an electrical issue, I'd consider getting one for it. ; Although putting that much money into a lens and then dragging it onto construction sites probably is a stupid idea...
LOL. ; I remember seeing something about it but I must have been too busy to find a non-rumor site source for the announcement. ; Nikon USA was slacking on the 2160mm lens for the Nikon 1!