The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM II is a professional-series Standard Zoom Lens with a weather-protective seal that provides a barrier against dust and moisture. This premium lens is ideal for capturing everyday life with uncompromising quality, from indoor family shots to vacation photos with wide-angle coverage. The improved optics, including two aspherical elements and a new Ultra-Low Dispersion glass element, result in extremely high picture quality. As you can see in the picture above, this lens is ideal for shooting a bigger group or capturing a more intimate, portrait-style shot.