Canon - Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Autofocus Lens

I used this lens for a couple of months.   When I purchased the lens, I was looking for a state of the art mid-range lens.The lens has an excellent optical and build quality.  The photographic quality of the images I took with the lens were simply stunning.  It met, even exceeded my expectations. 

So, why don't I own the lens anymore?  It has more to do with me and my style of photography than the lens.    I was looking for a a do-it-all, walk around lens.  Most of my shooting is done out of doors and occassionally under challenging enviornental conditions.  I found that the 24-70mm f/2.8 was too heavy and felt too delicate (or at least complex) to meet my photographic style.  I needed a lens that I could carry some distance into potentially hostile environmental conditions (like windy conditions at the beach) without concern.  

As a result, I exchanged my lens for a 24-105mm f/4L.  It was lighter, and felt more durable.  I felt more comfortable carrying this lens around town on my camera.  I would say the 24-70 is a great indoor lens.  It worked well in low light photography.  Since you don't carry around an indoor lens, it's weight isn't much of a factor either.  

So, when considering this lens, take how you will use it into consideration. 

This is my go-to lens for almost everything I shoot. 
I use a camera with a 1.6 crop sensor, so it does everything I need for it to do.
The pictures are tack sharp, and the color is excellent. 

If you're serious about shooting, this is the lens you need to have.