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Canon 100mm f/2.8

The Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus short telephoto prime for the Canon FD mount, a system Canon produced from 1971 until 1987 before switching to the EF autofocus mount. Its moderate telephoto reach and relatively fast f/2.8 aperture made it a practical choice for portraits, candids and compressed-perspective work on Canon SLR bodies of that era.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the FD 100mm f/2.8 have sat in a narrow £30–£60 band across the four tracked sales, with a median close to £48 and the most recent January 2026 result landing at £35. That tells you what a clean, working copy is realistically worth at saleroom level today: this is a budget-friendly FD telephoto rather than a collector piece, and there is no clear premium visible in the data for any particular variant.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
EF f/2.8 Macro — — 2 £100 – £175
EF f/2.8 Macro USM — — 5 £85 – £130
EF f/2.8L Macro IS USM — — 2 £90 – £250
FD f/2.8 — — 6 £30 – £60
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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.

Prices updated: February 2026

Date Price Source Variant
Feb 2026 £375 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2026 £250 Special Auction Services EF f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Jan 2026 £35 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Nov 2025 £100 Special Auction Services EF f/2.8 Macro
Jan 2025 £60 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Oct 2024 £85 David Duggleby EF f/2.8 Macro USM
Oct 2024 £120 Special Auction Services EF f/2.8 Macro USM
Apr 2024 £60 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Apr 2024 £175 Flints Auctions EF f/2.8 Macro
Apr 2024 £31 Flints Auctions FD f/2.8
Feb 2024 £130 Special Auction Services EF f/2.8 Macro USM
Oct 2023 £30 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Apr 2023 £90 Special Auction Services EF f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Apr 2023 £90 Special Auction Services EF f/2.8 Macro USM
Jan 2023 £125 Flints Auctions EF f/2.8 Macro USM
Nov -0001 £50 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 sell for at UK auction?

Recent UK hammer prices sit between £30 and £60, with the latest sale in January 2026 at £35, so that range is a fair guide to what the lens sells for today.

What is a Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 worth in 2026?

Based on the tracked sales, a usable copy is worth roughly £30–£60 at auction, with a median value around £48 before buyer's premium.

Is the Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 a collectible lens?

The current price data suggests it trades as an affordable user lens rather than a collector item, with consistent low-double-digit hammer results rather than rising premiums.

What should I check before buying one?

Look closely for fungus, haze, oily aperture blades, coating scratches and any stiffness in the focus ring, as these are the main issues that affect value on FD-era primes.

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