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H,
yes, alternative works, that's for sure, and it works well, and not only for me.
There is one big difference between you and most of others here - you are professional photographer, and I fully understand your professional attitude.
As a professional electronics engineer myself, I also want and I do use the best available equipment I can get hold of (and it is very expensive, trust me) .
The price paid for the equipment is then passed on to customers.
Further, equipment to be used for business is an investment, and is also tax deductible, while gadgets that amateurs use are not. And we (amateurs) do not have customers :-)
That is the main reason why I insist on "good enough equipment" approach when hobby is concerned.
Since most of people on this forum are just amateurs (like me), I strongly believe they should be told about alternative and cheaper ways - how to get more bang for a buck, in other words.
Of course , sometimes the cost can not be compromised (like in optics).. so it is better to spend hard earned money where it really must be spend because there is no alternative .. like plastic lenses etc.
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