Attached Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com

Vegi - Depens on where "local" is. I know B&H Photo and Video in NY has it on their site for $209 (for the APO version). Seen it down to as much as $159. That worries me. I mean, Sigma lenses are generally more affordable but a 70-300 with all the goodies the they list for it and under $200. *shrug* Who knows. Anyway, link to B&H Site is above. -=>Donald