Shipping is free within USA and $10 via USPS first class air mail service worldwide. You can choose faster (and more expensive ) shipping if desired during checkout. Lens has 43-49mm ring glued in. Lens has 43mm threads on the bottom, but original owner has attached 49mm ring, and it seems that he glued it in, since I can't remove it. So now lens can be used on 49mm rim lenses. Cosmetic Condition: Lens has been used. Glass looks good. I don't see any noticeable scratches. Glass looks very clean and very bright. But I see some haze. Not much, but it has little bit. Glass is free of fungus or dust particles. Lens works good.