Okay... yep I am a dork. Found the lens... in the camera bag where it should be!
But, thank you for the tip about the filter... this lens cost me so much money. Whatever I can do do protect it I will!!!
There was a reason for my post after all. Thanks for coming to my rescue
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My Camera - Canon 50D - soon to own 5D Mark III
My Lenses - 50mm 1.2, 70-200mm f4, 24-70mm 2.8, 100mm 2.8
My Software - Photoshop CS5, Lightroom 3