Yes, my version requires that there is a default (I hadn't examined the full version of your code closely as to whether or not it required a default), and although I know exists is more efficient than fetching the value unconditionally, overall efficiency depends on what the common case is. If most of the time you are fetching an existing value, then you may as well fetch it instead of testing for existence and then fetching it anyway. Your version always tests for existence then fetches one value or the other.
Also, I agree w/chromatic's rant below, and the usual rant about premature optimization also applies (though I realize benchmarking this sort of thing can sometimes be a fun way to pass the time). :-)
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