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Canon 1950

The Canon 1950 is an early Canon screw-mount rangefinder, part of the 35mm rangefinder line the company developed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. It uses the Leica thread mount (M39) lens fitting and was aimed at professional and advanced amateur photographers when new.

With only two recorded UK auction hammer results, the price spread runs from £470 to £595, with the more recent 2021 sale settling near the upper end. As of 2026, anyone asking what a Canon 1950 is worth at saleroom level should treat these wholesale figures as a guide rather than a firm market value, since condition, completeness and originality drive what each example sells for.

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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: April 2025

Date Price Source
Apr 2025 £438 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £120 Tennants Auctioneers
Sep 2024 £475 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £2,250 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £220 David Duggleby
Apr 2022 £2,000 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £236 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £595 Flints Auctions
Nov 2007 EUR 3,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
Jun 2007 £480 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 9,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2004 £1,195 Christie's
Jun 2004 £191 Christie's
Nov 2001 £1,880 Christie's
Jun 2001 £470 Christie's
Oct 2000 £188 Christie's
Aug 2000 £822 Christie's
Oct 1999 £161 Christie's
Sep 1999 £483 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon 1950 worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer prices sit between £470 and £595, with the most recent sale at the upper end of that range.

How much does a Canon 1950 sell for at auction?

Hammer prices for the two tracked UK auction results fall in the £470–£600 band, though condition and completeness will swing the value of any individual example.

Is the Canon 1950 compatible with Leica screw-mount lenses?

Yes, it uses the M39 Leica thread mount, so it accepts the wide range of screw-mount lenses made by Canon, Leitz and other manufacturers of the period.

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