Purchased as a "mint" item in June 2025. Used a few times. The image quality is as good as its reputation, but the focal length was a bit difficult for me to use since I don't take portraits. The scratches are as follows: Photo 7 shows two small, inconspicuous scratches. Photo 8 shows one scratch on the lens hood. There is no dust inside the lens, even when looking through it at a bright sky. Includes the lens body, front and rear lens caps, and a lens cap. Also includes a protection filter that was immediately attached upon purchase. There is no outer box or lens case. By the way, the internal elements of the lens rattle when held on their own, but this is a characteristic of this product. They are fixed when attached to a camera and the power is turned on. This is a used item, so please consider it if you are interested.