Is 70-200/2.8 non-IS still available in US?

Hi all,
I've seen several posts in the last few days that talk of the three 70-200 Canon options, and questions of whether a new 70-200/2.8 had IS or not, but here in the UK the non-IS version is no longer listed and my 2006 Canon brochure shows it but says 'item discontinued'. I'm just interested to know if it is still available new in US, and if so is that just because there are still plentiful stocks of a discontinued item, or is it actually still being made?

I'm only curious - I have the f/4 and am completely happy with it. I have no need to spend the extra £900 for one stop more light (and admittedly IS, which might be nice).

Cheers,

B&H still sell it.

yes it can still be purchased
http://www.pricegrabbe​r.com …144/search=cano​n+70-200mm

Production on the 70-200 non-IS will stop, but will still be sold until the current stock dries up. It will probably establish a cult following and demand premium prices much like the 80-200L once it's been discontinued.

If only it were weather sealed.

Do you all think prices will drop on the 70-200/2.8 IS?

why would they?

1599 new is unbeatable for the quality it produces

Doubt it. And I would still pay the current price (more if I had to) for this lens regardless if there is a less expensive alternative on the horizon or not. The current 70-200 IS will still be faster than the 70-200 f4L IS. For some of us, speed matters most. But I agree with Corey in that the IQ matches that of primes in similar focal lengths. To me it's the epitomy of the perfect zoom.

Fingers Crossed, hehe!

have a look here. its the non is here in the uk for under a grand. think its still in stock
http://www.microglobe.​co.uk …e-hood&cName=lenses-canon

Not sure why they would discontinue it. It's a great lens and its a good compromise to the IS version, if you can't spend as much.

Seems fine here, http://www.usa.canon.c​om …tegoryid=150&mo​delid=7341

Got mine Second hand, mint condition for £550! hehe

here is another one showing in stock as well
http://www.cameraking.​co.uk …ephoto%20Zoom%2​0AF%20Lens