It is lens , the lenses are there and with caps to protect them from scratching, it adjusts to different magnifications without problem , why wouldnt it work?
There are many reasons why it wouldn't work. Corrosion, dirt or grit Can get between the lenses, fog that can effect picture quality etc. I ask because it's a fair question. Especially, since you don't know much about the lens, as you've stated in your responses. And, because you've never tested on a camera body. I am not questioning your character as a person by asking that question...just the functionality of the lens. ; )
There is no fog , lenses are clear , no corrosion present , i had this on a camera and took a few pictures with it , i sold camera , i dont remember what make it was but the zoom lens worked , again , there is no corrosion present at all , no fog inside the lens , there are no visible scratches , the zoom movent moves freely , im told from a previous bidder that the values is around 40 dollars , it was bid on before but the buyer said his wife would not let him pay the shipping of ten dollars , before that it was listed here and winner never responded , this is 3rd listing , it is ten dollars to have it sent and it works .
Oh , and i see no dirt either, it appears to be very well cared for and clean , the pictures that i took with lens did nit indicate anything inside the lens and it is very clear when looked through with eye