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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 — — 3 £180 – £379
EF f/2.8L USM — — 2 £140 – £221
FD f/2.8 — — 10 £60 – £180
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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.

Prices updated: August 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 £221 £221 🇬🇧 eBay EF f/2.8L USM
Aug 2026 £379 £379 🇬🇧 eBay EF f/2.8L II USM
Jul 2026 USD 158 £118 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/2.8
Jul 2026 USD 200 £150 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/2.8
Jul 2026 USD 130 £97 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/2.8
Jul 2026 USD 165 £123 🇺🇸 eBay FD f/2.8
Nov 2025 £225 £180 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions EF f/2.8L II USM
Oct 2025 £88 £70 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions FD f/2.8
Mar 2025 £312 £250 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions EF f/2.8L II USM
Mar 2025 £100 £80 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions FD f/2.8
Jun 2024 £60 £60 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Oct 2023 £140 £140 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services EF f/2.8L USM
Oct 2023 £80 £80 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Apr 2023 £80 £80 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services FD f/2.8
Jan 2021 £223 £180 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions FD f/2.8
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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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