"next generation VR" on 70-200/4 for 16-35/2.8?

A few months ago Nikon Rumors reported the patent of Nikon 16-35 f/2.8 VR, a new design that's supposedly to replace the 17-35/2.8.

Given the existing 14-24/2.8 and 16-35/4 VR, back then it didn't seem too convincing the lens would eventually be released.

The "next gen VR" announced on the new 70-200/4 might well be the VR this new 16-35/2.8 would employ. Less distortion at the wide end and better VR than the 16-35 might well be the selling point, besides being a stop faster; and at a very high price point.

Hopefully we would see it soon.

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Nikon Zooms: 16-35/4, 24-70/2.8, 70-200 VR2, TC-20E3, 28-300VR.
Nikon Primes: 24/1.4G, 50/1.8G, 85/1.8G.