I'd have to agree that the #1's are a little overpriced.

I have a $175 NEF that will shoot the same size groups as the #1 I had...Granted, it's not as pretty. It's not as shiney. BUT, it shoots as good.

The NEF's are now $199 and the #1's are about $650 around here. That's a sizeable difference. I know it's apples and oranges...