There is some minor wear and tear, but the lens is in good condition. It functions perfectly. It has always been stored in a desiccator. The color is silver. A dedicated lens hood is included. A Kenko lens protector will also be included and shipped attached. Thank you. Key Features: Achieves both high resolution/performance and compact size "MSC mechanism" for fast and quiet autofocus "Snapshot Focus Mechanism" for focusing on a specified distance High-quality design with a metal exterior