Brand new lens so it is in excellent condition. Used just a few times indoors. Purchased at the end of August this year. The Velvet 56 adds ethereal mood to any scene with tack-sharp detail layered underneath edge-to-edge velvety glow effect. 56mm focal length f/1.6 aperture Velvet effect 1:2 macro capability This is a really cool art lens. I've changed up what I'd like to photograph so don't really need it. Paid $710 selling for $600 FIRM! Have the original box and receipt.