Hey, just a quick question (maybe

) what would a good nikon telephoto be? ive been doing some research and must be missing something because i can't find what appears to be a good one thats not either over $2000 or thats way too soft, budget here is like 1700 at MOST i would really prefer under a 1000 but im looking at canon's 100-400 (for a canon) which is like 1600 so....ya anyways any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!!

(i do not have a canon or a nikon, but will be buying a new dslr and starting from scratch on EVERYTHING so no ties to either company)