Originally posted by gtl Silver is actually cheaper in most countries that offer both colors. Like in japan or hong kong. Or they are priced equivalently as the black, like in Singapore. I really like the silver as its more resistant to wear but I got a deal on the black ones.
That's interesting to hear, although I've never observed it myself. The closest I've seen the pricing was actually at B&H recently, where the two were priced identically, briefly, but the silver version had gone by the time I got back to them! The price variations for both have been enormous, from place to place, including Hong Kong and Japan. If you're looking for a new copy, I suggest you take your time about it, otherwise you could finish up paying a significant premium.
That said, it's a very good lens, which I'm still coming to grips with.