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Canon 20mm f/2.8

The Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus ultra-wide-angle prime for Canon's FD bayonet system, produced during the FD era (1971–1987). With its 20mm focal length and f/2.8 maximum aperture, it was designed for landscape, architectural and interior work on 35mm film SLRs.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the FD 20mm f/2.8 have sat in a tight £150–£170 band across the two recorded sales, giving a median around £160 — a useful guide to what the lens is worth at saleroom level today in 2026. Because these are wholesale auction results rather than retail, clean dealer-listed copies typically sell for more, and the price a user-grade example fetches depends heavily on glass and aperture condition.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
EF USM — — 0 —
FD — — 8 £150 – £238
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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: March 2026

Date Price Source Variant
Mar 2026 £162 Flints Auctions FD
Mar 2025 £238 Flints Auctions FD
Apr 2024 £150 Special Auction Services FD
Apr 2024 £212 Flints Auctions FD
Apr 2024 £150 Flints Auctions FD
Oct 2023 £170 Special Auction Services FD
Oct 2022 £238 Flints Auctions FD
May 2022 £225 Flints Auctions FD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 sell for at UK auction?

Recorded hammer prices sit between £150 and £170, with a median around £160 based on two UK saleroom results.

What is a Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 worth today?

As a wholesale auction value, expect roughly £150–£170 for a working copy; retail prices from dealers are generally higher to cover testing, warranty and margin.

Is the Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 a good buy on a budget?

At current price levels it remains one of the more affordable routes into a fast 20mm prime for FD-mount film SLRs, provided the glass is clean and the aperture blades are oil-free.

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