In Nikon's extensive range of Nikkor F-mount lenses for its DSLRs ... do come with such a steep price tag (they cost even more than the already eye-wateringly expensive 'plain' Arcrest II filters ...

Generally, that relationship is flipped: faster lenses cost more money. Indeed, that was the case in Nikon's DSLR lineup ... but they turn to cats eye pretty quickly as you move toward the ...