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.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 499 | £373 | 🇺🇸 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 | £373 | 🇺🇸 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 | £366 | 🇺🇸 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 | £366 | 🇺🇸 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.