Angenieux 28mm f1.1 Type M2
The Angenieux 28mm f/1.1 Type M2 is a fast wide-angle prime from the French maker Angenieux, produced for rangefinder use in the mid-twentieth century. Its f/1.1 maximum aperture made it an unusually bright 28mm of its era, intended for available-light reportage and low-light shooting where a slower wide-angle would not suffice.
At UK auction the Type M2 is a rare appearance, and the single recorded hammer result in the sales history is £1,600 in 2013 — a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a dealer retail price. With only one verified data point the lens does not have a meaningful median or range today in 2026, and what a clean copy is worth or sells for at auction will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, optical clarity and matched caps or hood. Buyers asking what an Angenieux 28mm f/1.1 is worth should treat that £1,600 hammer as an indicative floor for a complete example rather than a current market price.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2013 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10406) Title: Angenieux 1.1/28mm Type M2
Description:
(old stock) Angenieux for Super 16mm in new condition with clean lenses, Cinema Products USA adapted, both original caps and red maker's box with matching number Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 4,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Angenieux 28mm f/1.1 Type M2 worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer result in our data is £1,600 from 2013, so a clean copy is worth at least that order of magnitude at saleroom level, though with one data point the current price cannot be pinned down precisely.
How much does an Angenieux 28mm f/1.1 Type M2 sell for at auction?
Recorded auction history shows it selling for £1,600 hammer in the UK in 2013; current values depend on condition and completeness and should be treated as indicative rather than fixed.
Why is this lens considered collectable?
Its f/1.1 aperture in a 28mm focal length was exceptionally fast for its era, and Angenieux produced it in small numbers, which underpins its scarcity value among rangefinder collectors.
What should I check before buying one?
Prioritise optical condition — fungus, haze and separation — followed by aperture blade cleanliness and focus smoothness, as restoration of a rare lens like this is expensive and parts are scarce.