Would be interesting to see what "NEW" features to the D300 replacement ..
Sensor .. as expected, new 16MP from Sony .. 39/9 pts AF system is cool, not sure if the next D300 will do the same, so leave the 51/15 for higher end FF model. (I suggest so .. )
Surprise .. with Nikon "up high" pricing system lately, the 35 F1.4 is only $2K! ($400 less then 24G) and 200VR is $6K, 1K less then Canon!