I haven't seen any patents for a 16-35mm F2.8 (at least not at Nikon rumors). There is one for a 16-85mm F4, but that is a DX lens, which will replace the current 16-85mm variable aperture lens.
There was a leak earlier this week, from Nikon Europe, a 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G VR. It will be interesting to see if that replaces the 18-200 or sits along side it at a higher price point.
Also there is a rumor that the D3200, which could be released soon, along with the 18-300mm, will sport Sony's 24MP sensor! If so, that's nuts, 24MP in an entry level body. I guess it could turn into the poor mans landscape camera!
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