Selling because I just don't use it anymore, I use my prime lenses so much more. This lens was refreshed and rebuilt by Nikon Canada about 4 years ago. All the internals were replaced and the glass was cleaned. The exterior has small cosmetic blemishes. This is essentially a new lens for less than half the price. Legendary professional f/2.8 wide-angle zoom lens. With a fast fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8, the exceptional AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED covers the optimal range for wide-angle photo and HD video assignments. With advanced Nikon lens technologies and optical design, it produces clear, high-contrast images throughout its entire zoom range, making the AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED a highly reliable professional lens, in the studio and on the road.