Canon 35mm f/2

{"overview":"The Canon 35mm f\/2 in L39 screw mount is a fast wide-angle prime from Canon's rangefinder era, predating the 1971 FD system and fitting Leica thread-mount bodies as well as Canon's own screw-mount rangefinders. As of 2026 that puts the lens firmly in mid-tier collectable rangefinder territory in today's saleroom, and the figures quoted here are wholesale hammer results that exclude buyer's and seller's premiums, so retail asking prices from specialist dealers typically sit above this band. Condition, glass clarity and presence of the original caps and case are the main factors that push a copy toward the top of the range rather than the lower end.","buying_guide":"Inspect the front and rear elements under a bright light for fungus, haze and cleaning marks, since the coatings on rangefinder-era Canon glass are relatively soft and easily scratched. Work the aperture ring through its full range to check for oil on the blades, and turn the focus helicoid from infinity to minimum distance to confirm it is smooth rather than stiff, gritty or loose.

Generated summary, 23 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.