Couchtater, believe it or not, they call my 400 5.6, the "poor man's" birding lens :) Anything faster (of course much larger, and heavier) goes anywhere from $5K to $13K !!! They even make a 400mm F2.8 (really fast !) that goes for about $8000 !
Photography can definately be expensive ! I've sat around daydreaming about cam equipment, and I know "without going overboard, and buying stuff I wouldn't use" I could still easily spend $40-60K on a couple cameras, 5 or 6 lenses, and peripreal stuff !
Peace,
Fish
couchtater said...
I've got a "poor man's camera". It's an old 35mm, no flash.
I'd say a $1400 lens should be your baby...your baby, your wife, your mistress.... :))
That's how much my first car cost me!