Newegg has the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for $155 - $20 off with coupon code LENS621 [Exp 6/30] + $5 shipping = $140 shipped. Features a DC motor as AF drive actuator and a 4.9-foot close focus distance.
I have this lens, no IS. With lots of light and rapid fire this lens will give you sharp nice photos but I find it very hit or miss. Don't think it really has a soft spot. Motor is slow/noisy. Often it stays in the case. I'd buy it again but would get the IS for sure. Though now i'd save up my loot and just go L.
Not IS?
Yeah right.
I have this lens, no IS. With lots of light and rapid fire this lens will give you sharp nice photos but I find it very hit or miss. Don't think it really has a soft spot. Motor is slow/noisy. Often it stays in the case. I'd buy it again but would get the IS for sure. Though now i'd save up my loot and just go L.