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Canon 25mm f/3.5

The Canon 25mm f/3.5 is a super-wide rangefinder lens in L39 (Leica thread) screw mount, produced during Canon's rangefinder era before the FD system arrived in 1971. Designed to pair with Canon's thread-mount bodies and compatible Leica and Bessa rangefinders, it was aimed at photographers wanting a compact wide-angle optic for reportage and architectural work.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Canon 25mm f/3.5 in L39 mount have ranged from £170 to £300, with a median around £230 across the five results we track. As of 2026, clean copies with original finder and caps tend to sell for the upper end of that band, while examples with cosmetic wear or haze slip toward the lower price point — note these are saleroom hammer figures, which sit below typical dealer retail.

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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
Aug 2026 USD 510 £381 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 600 £449 🇺🇸 eBay
Jun 2026 USD 500 £375 🇺🇸 eBay
Oct 2023 £300 £300 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £230 £230 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £230 £230 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £170 £170 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £300 £300 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Jan 2022 £260 £210 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jul 2015 £210 £210 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive)
Jul 2015 £150 £150 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive)
Jul 2013 £180 £180 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive)
Nov 2008 EUR 340 £282 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 521 £350 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2001 £528 £449 🇬🇧 Christie's
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon 25mm f/3.5 L39 worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Canon 25mm f/3.5 in L39 mount is worth roughly £170 to £300, with a median value near £230 depending on cosmetic and optical condition.

How much does a Canon 25mm f/3.5 sell for at auction?

Tracked UK auction sales show the lens sells for between £170 and £300 at hammer, with clean examples clustering at the £300 end of the price range.

Is the Canon 25mm f/3.5 a rangefinder lens?

Yes — the absence of an FD or EF prefix and the L39 screw mount confirm it is a Canon rangefinder-era wide-angle, pre-dating the 1971 FD system.

What should I check before buying one?

Inspect the glass for fungus, haze and coating scratches, verify the aperture blades are dry and snappy, and make sure the focus helicoid turns smoothly without stiff spots.

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