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Canon 200mm f/2.8

The Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 is a fast telephoto prime for Canon's FD manual-focus mount, part of the system produced between 1971 and 1987 and aimed at sports, wildlife and portrait work on 35mm film SLRs. Its combination of a long focal length and f/2.8 maximum aperture made it a practical working lens for available-light shooting, and it remains usable today on FD film bodies or via adapter on mirrorless cameras.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 have clustered between £60 and £88, with a median sale price near £80 across five tracked results — a modest saleroom level reflecting wholesale, not retail, value. Today in 2026 the lens typically sells for under £100 in regular condition, though a standout 2021 result fetched £223 at auction, showing that clean, collectable examples can still command a premium. Current market value therefore depends heavily on cosmetic and optical condition rather than rarity alone.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
EF f/2.8L II USM — — 2 £225 – £312
EF f/2.8L USM — — 1 £140 – £140
FD f/2.8 — — 9 £60 – £223
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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: June 2026

Date Price Source Variant
Jun 2026 £223 ebay FD f/2.8
May 2026 £100 ebay FD f/2.8
Apr 2026 £150 ebay FD f/2.8
Nov 2025 £225 Flints Auctions EF f/2.8L II USM
Oct 2025 £88 Flints Auctions FD f/2.8
Mar 2025 £100 Flints Auctions FD f/2.8
Mar 2025 £312 Flints Auctions EF f/2.8L II USM
Jun 2024 £60 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Oct 2023 £80 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Oct 2023 £140 Special Auction Services EF f/2.8L USM
Apr 2023 £80 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Jan 2021 £223 Flints Auctions FD f/2.8

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 worth today?

Based on five tracked UK auction results, the lens is worth roughly £60 to £90 in typical condition, with a median hammer price near £80.

How much does a Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 sell for at UK auction?

Recent hammer prices range from £60 in 2024 to £88 in 2025, with one exceptional 2021 result reaching £223.

Does condition significantly affect the price?

Yes — clean, haze-free copies with smooth focus and dry aperture blades consistently achieve higher value than cosmetically tired examples, which is why recent results vary within the £60–£88 band.

Is the Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 a collectable lens?

It is more of a user lens than a collector piece, but the 2021 £223 result shows that an exceptional example can still sell for well above the recent median.

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