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Originally Posted by NickCantle  I've only recently noticed why f/2.8 lenses are so expensive. It's because the images that come out, particularly with the help of a good operator, are so sharp and the Depth of Field has that professional look about it  |
Professional lenses, particularly the fast aperture super-telephotos (300mm and above), are built to a specification, not a price. This is why the perform as they do: the cost is a secondary consideration.
On the pro v amateur subject, I've seen professional work that can be outstripped by a good amateur. "Professional photographer" merely means someone who earns their living from photography. There are good and bad examples in either camp.
RichBrew