My go to lens for portraits. I shoot a lot of Senior Photos. This lens is light, versatile, and SHARP. I am using it on four different Canon EOS APS-C format cameras with absolutely no problems. I use it in every session. When I shoot sports, I use this lens on a second body for group shots and close ups that my big zooms won't accommodate. The lens is heavier and bigger than a typical kit lens, but well worth it. Yes, I already want another one.