Good thoughts, @loganlamar. It was my favorite lens years ago when I was first starting out too. It’s what I upgraded to after using the kit lens 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 that came with my first camera purchase, and I couldn’t believe how much better it was! I used it all the time.
After using L-series lenses now for many years, I do notice it’s limitations. However, as a beginner, it was exactly what I needed for that stage between using kit lenses and using professional lenses.