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Canon 17mm f/4

The Canon FD 17mm f/4 is an ultra-wide-angle prime for the FD manual-focus mount, Canon's SLR system used from 1971 to 1987. Designed for reportage, architecture and landscape work, it delivers a very wide field of view at a modest f/4 maximum aperture.

Across recent UK saleroom results, hammer prices for the FD 17mm f/4 have ranged from £162 to £312, with a median in the low £200s — so a clean example is currently worth around £200–£250 in the auction market as of 2026. The top result of £312 in January 2025 suggests that cosmetically tidy copies with clean glass sell for a clear premium, while tired examples with cleaning marks or sticky focus tend to settle nearer the £160–£170 mark.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
FD f/4 — — 6 £138 – £312
TS-E f/4L — — 0 —
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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: May 2026

Date Price Source Variant
May 2026 £460 Special Auction Services —
Jan 2025 £312 Flints Auctions FD f/4
Aug 2024 £162 Flints Auctions FD f/4
Apr 2024 £300 Flints Auctions FD f/4
Apr 2024 £138 Flints Auctions FD f/4
Oct 2023 £250 Special Auction Services FD f/4
Oct 2023 £170 Special Auction Services FD f/4

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon FD 17mm f/4 worth today?

At UK auction, hammer prices have fallen between £162 and £312, giving a realistic current value of roughly £200–£250 for a clean, fully working copy.

How much does a Canon FD 17mm f/4 sell for at auction?

Recent results show the lens sells for £162 at the low end and up to £312 for the best examples, with most copies changing hands in the £170–£250 range.

Does condition affect the price of this lens?

Yes — the spread between the £162 and £312 sales indicates that glass clarity, smooth focus and clean aperture blades materially lift the price a buyer will pay.

What mount does the Canon FD 17mm f/4 use?

It uses the Canon FD manual-focus mount, which Canon produced from 1971 until it was superseded by the autofocus EF system in 1987.

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