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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

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
FD f/4 13 £110£354
TS-E f/4L 2 £1,077£1,256

Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Based on 16 recorded sales.

Last checked on eBay: 13 August 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 USD 480 £354 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/4
Jul 2026 USD 339 £254 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/4
Jul 2026 USD 1,679 £1,256 🇺🇸 eBay TS-E f/4L
Jul 2026 USD 450 £337 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/4
Jul 2026 USD 1,440 £1,077 🇺🇸 eBay TS-E f/4L
Jul 2026 USD 350 £262 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/4
Jul 2026 USD 300 £224 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/4
Jul 2026 USD 450 £337 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/4
May 2026 £460 £460 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Jan 2026 USD 419 £310 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/4
Jan 2025 £312 £250 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions FD f/4
Aug 2024 £162 £130 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions FD f/4
Apr 2024 £138 £110 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions FD f/4
Apr 2024 £300 £240 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions FD f/4
Oct 2023 £170 £170 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services FD f/4
Oct 2023 £250 £250 🇬🇧 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.