One of the nice things about an FX camera is the bigger viewfinder. To some, that alone is worth the difference in price compared with a DX cam.
Not sure what your budget is like, or how wide you really need to go.
I think 35mm is pretty wide for an FX cam. Probably if you're ok with 28-75/2.8 Tammy, that's also a good zoom to pair with. About the same angles of view as D300 + 17-50
oops i forgot its more than calculation of the crop factor but also angle of viewing.
hmmm i guess its a relief to hear its comparable.
thanks for all the advice so far everyone
i'm not considering d7000, prefer the more comfortable grip of d300 and above.
i guess at the very least now...
end of this year would be a sb700 and 85 1.8... next year d700 and the tamron 28-75.
whether i supplement it with a 20 or 24 or 35 prime depends on whether i see the need.
teleprime like the 80-200 would be further off... i'm only 25 but i'm not sure if i'll need the VR LOL