Canon 24mm f/2
The Canon FD 24mm f/2 is a fast wide-angle prime for the manual-focus FD mount system that Canon produced from 1971 to 1987. Its f/2 maximum aperture made it one of the brighter 24mm options of its era, aimed at reportage and low-light photographers working on Canon SLR bodies such as the F-1, A-1 and AE-1.
At UK auction the FD 24mm f/2 has produced hammer prices ranging from £180 to £325 across recent sales, with a median around £188 — these are saleroom results without buyer's or seller's commission rather than dealer retail. As of 2026 the lens remains a relatively scarce fast wide-angle, and the 2023 result of £325 shows that exceptionally clean copies can sell for a premium over the more typical sub-£200 range, while the 2025 sale at £180 reflects what an honest user-grade example is worth today.
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| FD | — | — | 10 | £150 – £406 |
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 10 recorded sales.
Last checked on eBay: 15 August 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.
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| Aug 2026 | USD 499 | £368 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: [Serviced & Tested] Canon New FD 24mm f/2 Vintage Wide Angle Lens Sharp FD Mount
Description:
This Canon New FD 24mm F2 brings "character" to your weekend photography. 🔍 About This Lens - Canon New FD 24mm F2. This lens has been serviced by a professional photographer with 11 years of experience, based onphotographic performance standards. Location: Tokushima, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 499 | £368 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: [Serviced & Tested] Canon New FD 24mm f/2 Vintage Wide Angle Lens Sharp FD Mount
Description:
This Canon New FD 24mm F2 brings "character" to your weekend photography. 🔍 About This Lens - Canon New FD 24mm F2. This lens has been serviced by a professional photographer with 11 years of experience, based onphotographic performance standards. Location: Tokushima, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 490 | £362 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: **NEAR MINT** Canon New FD NFD 24mm f/2 Manual Focus Wide Angle Prime Lens Japan
Description:
NEAR MINT Canon New FD NFD 24mm f/2. Front Lens Cap (Not Genuine), Rear Lens Cap. By weight and shape of each product, we use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Location: Aichi, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 490 | £362 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: **NEAR MINT** Canon New FD NFD 24mm f/2 Manual Focus Wide Angle Prime Lens Japan
Description:
NEAR MINT Canon New FD NFD 24mm f/2. Front Lens Cap (Not Genuine), Rear Lens Cap. By weight and shape of each product, we use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Location: Aichi, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £406 | £406 | 🇬🇧 eBay | FD | |
Title: 【Near Mint】 Canon New FD NFD 24mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens from Japan #217
Description:
■ Total . Location: Shinoharanishicho,Kohoku-ku,Yokohama-city, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £406 | £406 | 🇬🇧 eBay | FD | |
Title: 【Near Mint】 Canon New FD NFD 24mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens from Japan #217
Description:
■ Total . Location: Shinoharanishicho,Kohoku-ku,Yokohama-city, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £359 | £359 | 🇬🇧 eBay | FD | |
Title: [Top MINT] Canon New FD NFD 24mm f2 MF Wide Angle Prime Lens From JAPAN
Description:
The front lens cap is not an original Canon cap; it is a third-party SIGMA cap. There is no large dusts. Pre-owned, Almost new item. Pre-owned, Like new. ・For All Other Countries. Total Condition;. There is no fog. Location: SAKU, NAGANO, Japan |
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| Sep 2025 | £180 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 272) Title: A Canon FD 24mm f/2 Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 24mm f/2 Lens, serial no 27675, barrel G, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Sep 2024 | £188 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 159) Title: A Canon FD f/2 24mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 10182, barrel G, optics P-F, with light dust, with hood |
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| May 2023 | £325 | £260 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 125) Title: A Canon FDn f/2 24mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no.12322, body, G, elements, G, complete with maker's caps |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon FD 24mm f/2 worth at UK auction today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices have ranged from £180 to £325, with most clean examples selling for under £200 before commission.
How much does a Canon FD 24mm f/2 sell for in clean condition?
A particularly clean copy sold for £325 at auction in 2023, while more typical user-grade examples have fetched around £180–£188 in 2024 and 2025.
Why does the price and value of the FD 24mm f/2 vary so widely?
Condition is the dominant factor: optical clarity, smooth focus and clean aperture blades push the price toward the upper end, while haze, fungus or oily blades pull the value back down.
What should I check before buying a used FD 24mm f/2?
Look for fungus and haze in the elements, oil on the aperture blades, smooth focus action, and any signs of element separation or coating damage.