in need of some advice

ive been looking at getting a sigma 70-300 macro lens for my canon 400d ive seen a Sigma 70-300mm APO Macro Super II for about 40 odd quid without a lens hood is there much difference between this lens and the newer SIGMA 70-300mm f/4-5.6 f4-5.6 APO DG Macro also where is it possisble to get a lens hood from ????
replys would be much appreciated
Darren