Thanks for the replies, I actually had already bought it not long after making that post. The lens was made in 2002 so I was a bit apprehensive but after checking it out in person I am quite pleased. The glass and body are in mint condition (the rubber seal on the mount even looks new) and most important, its focus accuracy is perfect on my 40d (I have had issues with a newer copy that belonged to my school backfocusing slightly). I got it for $1100 so I guess I overpaid a little but it was a local cash transaction so it was worth the convenience to me. I had been seriously contemplating the version II but $2500 is just too much for me to justify when I could use the savings to buy a 5D mk1 (which is most likely what I will be doing).
Heres a shot of my dog I just took with it.
unedited jpg straight off the camera (except for resizing) 40D, 155mm, f2.8, 1/15, ISO 3200
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Originally Posted by Wes Elkin
] Glad to see you enjoy your lens! Good luck with it!