This is a lens I've used for many years. I've treasured it since I went from a hobbyist to a semi-professional. I've decided to give up photography, so I hope it can be useful for someone else! There's a small scratch on the lens protector, but it's so minor that I couldn't even tell if it affected the images or videos when I was using it. Of course, you can remove it and use the lens without it. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.