You're right, I was mistaken about it being "official." It's exactly the opposite (aka a "rumor"!). All the review sites I visit, including this one, list the 2.8 IS as "Discontinued" but there it is on Canon's site, apparently still part of their current lineup...


Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the DO. Buying that lens makes quite a bit of sense - unfortunately for me I can't justify spending that much on a 4.5-5.6 lens, even if it is the perfect size/weight for that focal range. Those diffractive optics don't come cheap I guess!