Quote Originally Posted by mongoose
That's good to know. In the future if more Nikon cameras go with a full size sensor, that means my wide angle 18-35mm lens will really be 18mm again in the future!
True, but look at the two new DSLR's just announced. The 1.5x version is $1800 and the full frame is $5k. I have a hard enough time separating myself from $1800, let alone $5k - photography is only a hobby for me.

If you really miss having a "real" wide angle lens as I did, sell that lens and buy either the Nikon 12-24 or the Sigma 10-20. I have the Sigma and it's been very good. This isn't the same as full frame but after working with it for a few years, I don't personally need it. My guess is that DX will stay around for quite a while - just like Canon with their 1x, 1.3x and 1.6x.