Canon 28mm f/3.5
The Canon 28mm f/3.5 is a wide-angle rangefinder lens in Leica Thread Mount (L39), part of Canon's post-war screw-mount line built for Leica-compatible rangefinder bodies. It predates the FD bayonet system and was intended as a moderately wide reportage and landscape optic for 35mm film rangefinders.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for this lens have clustered tightly, with a sale at £260 in 2023 and an earlier result of £240 in 2008 — giving a median around £250 at saleroom level. As of 2026, that is broadly what a clean, working copy sells for at auction, though retail dealer asking prices typically sit above these wholesale figures. Condition, clarity of glass and the presence of the correct finder or caps are the main factors that move the price within this narrow band.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| FD | — | — | 5 | £25 – £68 |
| FL | — | — | 2 | £30 – £118 |
| Serenar | — | — | 6 | £150 – £2,000 |
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: June 2026
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| Jun 2026 | £61 | ebay | FD | |
Title: EX+5 O Mark Canon FD 28mm F/3.5 S.C. Wide Angle MF Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Pre-owned, almost no signs of use There is few tiny scratch(NO impact) All you can see on the picture will be included in a set of a package. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Shipping is available from Monday to Friday. Weekends are not available because post office is closed. We will deal fairly according to eBay's Return Policy. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior t. Location: Okayama-shi, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £68 | ebay | FD | |
Title: Canon FD 28mm F3.5 Chrome Nose Lens
Description:
Excellent condition and full working order. Focusing is very smooth and the aperture closes down snappily. Glass is clean and bright with no haze, scratches, or fungus. Far superior build quality to later generations. It was a sharp decline in build after the FL and chrome nose FD lenses. Down side - quite heavy. Upside, build to survive an apocalypse. Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £47 | ebay | FD | |
Title: Canon FD 28mm f/3.5 MF Wide Angle Lens EX+4 Tested Clean Optics
Description:
Aperture Blades: No oil stain, Work well. Front and Rear Lens Cap, Filter, Case. Total Grade. Work properly. Location: Osaka-fu, Japan |
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| May 2026 | £50 | ebay | FD | |
Title: Canon FD 28mm f/3.5 - SNr: 52685
Description:
SNr: 52685. Weitwinkel-Objektiv von Canon. Professionelles Service Unsere Mitarbeiter/Innen leben Fotografie. Objektive Autofokus / Lenses Autofocus. Objektive Manualfokus / Lenses Manual Focus. Canon FD 28mm f/3,5. Location: Graz, Austria |
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| Oct 2023 | £150 | Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 169) Title: A Canon 28mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide Angle Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 28mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide Angle Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 10095, barrel G, light wear, elements G-VG, with front & rear cap, 28mm finder, |
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| Oct 2023 | £220 | Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 170) Title: A Canon 28mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide Angle Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 28mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide Angle Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 11832, barrel G-VG, light wear, elements G, with front & rear cap, 28mm finder, |
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| Oct 2023 | £170 | Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 171) Title: A Canon 28mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide Angle Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 28mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide Angle Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 10613, barrel G, light wear, elements G, with front & rear cap, 28mm finder, |
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| Oct 2023 | £260 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 233) Title: A Canon 28mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide Angle Lens
Description:
A Canon 28mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide Angle Lens, chrome, serial no 17341, barrel G-VG, elements G, with front & rear caps, 28mm finder, G, in Canon case |
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| Oct 2023 | £30 | Special Auction Services | FL | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 340) Title: A Canon FL 28mm f/3.5 Lens
Description:
A Canon FL 28mm f/3.5 Lens, serial no 15435, barrel G-VG, slight wear, elements G-VG, with front & rear caps, in unbranded lens case |
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| Oct 2023 | £25 | Special Auction Services | FD | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 354) Title: A Canon FD 28mm f/3.5 Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 28mm f/3.5 Lens, chrome nose, serial no 34668, barrel G, some light wear, elements G-VG, with front & rear caps, in Canon lens case |
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| Jan 2022 | £118 | Flints Auctions | FL | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 117) Title: A Canon FL 28mm f/3.5 Lens
Description:
body VG-E, appears hardly used, optics VG-E, very few specs of dust present, with makers case, Canon 60mm hood adapter, Canon W-60-A lens hood, & (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2009 | EUR 2,000 | Leitz Auction | Serenar | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19024) Title: Canon Lens CT 3.5/28mm
Description:
extremely rare Canon lens with original Contax (Nikon) mount in near mint condition with rear cap and maker's box, with matching 28mm Canon finder with leather case and maker's box Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 240 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17970) Title: Canon Lens 3.5/28mm
Description:
near mint black/chrome rangefinder coupled lens, clean optics, caps, Canon 28mm BL finder, keepers Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 240 | Leitz Auction | Serenar | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17969) Title: Canon Lens 3.5/28mm
Description:
near mint chrome rangefinder coupled lens, clean optics, Canon 28mm BL finder, keeper Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 17,325 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_26284) Title: Canon Lens CT 3.5/28mm
Description:
extremely rare Canon lens with original Contax (Nikon) mount in good condition and matching 28mm Canon finder no.5006, leather cases for lens and finder Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| May 2004 | £155 | Christie's | Serenar | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 193) Title: Canon lens set
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Canon lens set Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon 28mm f/3.5 L39 worth today?
On the basis of UK auction hammer results, a clean example is worth roughly £240 to £260, with a median near £250. Retail prices from dealers are typically higher than these wholesale saleroom figures.
How much does a Canon 28mm f/3.5 sell for at auction?
Recorded UK auction sales show the lens selling for £260 in 2023 and £240 in 2008, so the typical hammer price sits in the mid-£200s.
What mount does this Canon 28mm f/3.5 use?
It is an L39 screw-mount (Leica Thread Mount) lens, so it fits Leica-compatible rangefinder bodies and adapts to mirrorless cameras via an L39 adapter.
What should I check before buying one?
Look for fungus, haze, coating marks, oil on the aperture blades and stiff focus, as these are the most common issues on Canon rangefinder glass of this era and the main factors that reduce the price.