We've had some luck with the Mauviel carbon steel pans as shown at link below.
Very moderately priced - lighter than cast iron - robust enough for a Neanderthal like me. Prolly not up to commercial/professional standards but works very well in home.
http://www.mauvielusa.com/M-Steel.html?parentId=1
Agree also with observations regarding professional/better grade Calphalon pans - excellent experience.