Canon 35mm f/2
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. It was built as a general-purpose reportage and street lens, pairing a moderate wide field of view with an f/2 maximum aperture that was ambitious for a 35mm rangefinder optic of its period.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Canon 35mm f/2 L39 have clustered between £170 and £240, with a median close to £221 across the four results on file. 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.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| EF | — | — | 5 | £142 – £224 |
| EF IS USM | — | — | 0 | — |
| FD | — | — | 24 | £75 – £292 |
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 360 | £269 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: Concave O Canon FD 35mm F/2 MF Wide Angle Lens Film Camera JAPAN
Description:
Lens Filter. - No large fungus. ■ Appearance. - No scratches. ※Everything shown in the photos is included. Location: Tokyo-to, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 350 | £262 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: No haze/yellow [N MINT++] Canon FD 35mm f2 S.S.C. SSC Wide Angle Lens From JAPAN
Description:
There is no fog. By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Lens front cap. Lens rear cap. Near MINT ++. There are no large dusts. Location: KAWASAKI, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £222 | £222 | 🇬🇧 eBay | FD | |
Title: [Top MINT] Canon FD 35mm F/2 F2 S.S.C. ssc Wide Angle MF Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Front lens cap, Rear lens cap. There is no large dusts. It works properly. Functional;. No problem in the shooting. Appearance is beautiful. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: Ota city, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 300 | £224 | 🇺🇸 eBay | EF | |
Title: Canon EF 35mm f/2 Lens TESTED - EXCELLENT CONDITION
Description:
Canon EF 35mm f/2 lens. Lens has been tested and works. Lens does autofocus. When it focuses the motor is clearly audible. This is a non-USM lens so it does not have the ultra sonic motor for quieting the focus. Location: Spartanburg, SC, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 390 | £292 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: ⏯️RARE!! Concave"O" [Almost MINT] Canon FD 35mm f2 MF Wide Angle Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Concave"O" [Almost MINT] Canon FD 35mm f2 MF Wide Angle Lens From JAPAN #L0953. Almost MINT. There is no large dusts. tiny scuffs from normal use. It shows minimal signs of use. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: TOKYO, NAKANOKU, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 300 | £224 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: [Near MINT+++]Canon FD 35mm f/2 S.S.C. SSC Wide Angle MF Lens From JAPAN
Description:
[Near MINT+++]Canon FD 35mm f/2 S.S.C. SSC Wide Angle MF Lens From JAPAN #B26029. There is no large dusts. tiny scuffs from normal use. Beautiful condition. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: kumamoto-si,nishi-ku, KUMAMOTO, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £280 | £280 | 🇬🇧 eBay | FD | |
Title: Canon FD 35mm F2 SSC Concave Wide Angle Lens (3929G)
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Canon FD 35mm F2 SSC Concave Wide Angle Lens (3929G) at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £208 | £208 | 🇬🇧 eBay | FD | |
Title: [Almost MINT] Canon FD 35mm f/2 S.S.C. SSC Wide Angle MF Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Rear lens cap. Almost MINT. There is no large dusts. tiny scuffs from normal use. Functional;. No problem in the shooting. There is no scratches. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: SHIKI-CITY, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 260 | £194 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: [NEAR MINT] Canon New FD NFD 35mm f2 MF Wide Angle Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Total Condition NEAR MINT. Functional It works properly. Serial Number 61888. No problem in the shooting. Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £208 | £208 | 🇬🇧 eBay | FD | |
Title: [MINT] Canon New FD NFD 35mm f2 MF Wide Angle Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Front lens cap, Rear lens cap. There is no large dusts. ・For All Other Countries. Functional;. No problem in the shooting. It shows minimal signs of use. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: SHIKI-CITY, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £292 | £292 | 🇬🇧 eBay | FD | |
Title: VERY GOOD Canon FD 35mm F/2 s.s.c. Concave O Prime Lens
Description:
Please tap here to refer full description!. Location: Kyoto, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 190 | £142 | 🇺🇸 eBay | EF | |
Title: [N MINT] Canon EF 35mm f/2 AF Wide Angle Lens For EOS EF Mount Japan #2137
Description:
Admin No. 2137. Lens condition. Mark in the lens. No other way available. 93-94% Near Mint Minimal sings of use, Still very clean. 97-98% Top Mint Never used, but pre-owned. 95-96% Mint Almost no signs of use. Location: Ginowan Okinawa, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 150 | £112 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: VINTAGE LENS CANON FD 35mm, f2 W/ REAR CAP. CASE & BOX. CLEAN CONDITION.
Description:
Great glass. Rear cap included plus original box and case. Location: Vacaville, CA, United States |
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| May 2026 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 356) Title: A Canon FD 35m f/2 Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 35m f/2 Lens, concave, chrome nose, barrel G, elements G, some light internal fungus in Canon lens case |
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| Mar 2026 | USD 309 | £232 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: Tested! Canon New FD 35mm F/2 NFD Wide Angle MF Lens For FD mount Exc+++++ #4994
Description:
Focus ring moves smoothly. While it may affect the image under certain strong lighting conditions, it did not cause any issues in our test shots. Tiny scuffs from normal use. Aperture blades clean and operate correctly. Location: Hyogo, Japan |
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| Mar 2026 | USD 289 | £217 | 🇺🇸 eBay | FD | |
Title: Canon New FD 35mm F/2 #9823 NFD MF Wide Angle Lens FD Mount Tested!! Exc+5 JAPAN
Description:
Front lens cap, Rear lens cap, Filter. Focus ring moves smoothly. There is no fungus. Appearance is beautiful. Tiny scuffs from normal use. Location: Hyogo, Japan |
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| Mar 2026 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 460) Title: A Canon FD f/2 35mm Lens
Description:
black, barrel G, optics G, with caps. |
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| Sep 2025 | £200 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | EF | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 494) Title: A Canon f/2 35mm Camera Lens
Description:
black, serial number 21021, barrel VG, optics G-VG, two small spots near rear group, screw mount, with caps. |
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| Sep 2025 | £175 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 470) Title: A Canon FD f/2 35mm S.S.C. Lens
Description:
black, serial number 60411, barrel G, optics G-VG, with caps. |
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| Sep 2025 | £106 | £85 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 507) Title: A Canon FD f/2 35mm Lens
Description:
black, barrel G, optics G, with caps. Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price. |
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| Mar 2025 | £125 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 450) Title: A Canon FD f/2 35mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 59107, barrel VG, optics VG, with caps. |
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| Jan 2025 | £200 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 17A) Title: A Canon 35mm f/2 LTM Camera Lens
Description:
body VG-E, optics VG-E, with low-profile Canon branded 40mm filter & front & back Canon branded caps, (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2024 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 277) Title: A Canon FD f/2 35mm SSC Lens
Description:
black, barrel G, optics F-G with light internal dust and haze. |
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| Apr 2024 | £170 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 311) Title: A Canon FD 35mm f/2 ''O'' Concave Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 35mm f/2 ''O'' Concave Lens, serial no 32208, barrel G, some paint wear to grip, elements VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Feb 2024 | £110 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 55) Title: a Canon FD 35mm f/2 lens
Description:
a Canon FD 35mm f/2 lens, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with BW-52A hood, front and rear cap |
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| Jan 2024 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 446) Title: A Canon FD f/2 35mm S.S.C. Lens
Description:
serial no.65220, body F, optics F, moderate fungus with BT-55 lens hood, front and rear caps |
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| Nov 2023 | £250 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | EF | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 205) Title: A Canon f/2 35mm Lens
Description:
39mm screw mount, serial no. 36938, body, G, elements, VG, some very light internal haze |
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| Oct 2023 | £120 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 355) Title: A Canon FD 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 35mm f/2 Lens, chrome nose, serial no 33084, barrel G-VG, slight wear, elements G-VG, with front & rear caps, in Canon lens case |
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| Oct 2023 | £230 | £230 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 292) Title: A Canon 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
A Canon 35mm f/2 Lens, black, serial no 41478, barrel G-VG, elements F-G, fungus to rear element, with front & rear caps, warranty & service cards, |
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| Oct 2023 | £240 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 291) Title: A Canon 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
A Canon 35mm f/2 Lens, black, serial no 27390, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with front & rear caps, in Canon 35mm lens case |
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| Oct 2023 | £170 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 290) Title: A Canon 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
A Canon 35mm f/2 Lens, black, serial no 10933, barrel G, some paint wear to grip, elements G-VG, with Skylight filter, front & rear caps, in Canon |
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| Aug 2023 | £212 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 49) Title: A Canon f/2 35mm Rangefinder Camera Lens
Description:
39mm screw, black, serial no. 41487, body, G, elements, VG |
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| Jan 2023 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 266) Title: A Canon FD f/2 35mm Camera Lens
Description:
black, body VG, optics F-VG, some fine fungus on inside of front element & some dust present otherwise VG, with front & rear caps, (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2022 | £250 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | EF | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 71) Title: A Canon f/2 35mm Lens
Description:
screw mount, black, serial no. 15578, body, F, elements, G, some cleaning marks Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will |
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| Sep 2019 | £120 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 11) Title: A Canon FD 35mm f/2 S.S.C. Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 35mm f/2 S.S.C. Lens, serial no. 78223, body VG, elements VG, with maker's front and rear caps Estimate: £60 - £80 |
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| Nov 2017 | USD 200 | £151 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2017 Auction Results (Lot 129) Title: Canon 35mm Canon Lens f2 Nr. 38803
Description:
Canon 35mm Canon Lens f2 Nr. 38803 |
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| Jul 2015 | £160 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Day 1, Wednesday 1st July 2015 at 10:00 ( Lots 1-643) Day 2, Thursday 2nd July 2015 at 10:00 ( LOts 644-987) (Lot 957) Title: A Canon f/2 35mm Lens
Description:
A Canon f/2 35mm Lens, black, serial no. 41478, body, G, elements, VG, some light internal haze, with maker's caps Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 2012 | HKD 1,200 | £97 | 🇭🇰 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: The Leica Sale (Lot 2243) Title: Canon 35mm f2 lens,
Description:
No. 10238, in Leica screw mount complete with Leitz bayonet adaptor. Estimate: HKD 2,500 - HKD 3,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon 35mm f/2 L39 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the value between roughly £170 and £240, with a typical clean example selling for around £220.
How much does a Canon 35mm f/2 L39 sell for at auction?
Across the logged UK sales it has sold for £170, £212, £230 and £240 at hammer, so a median price of about £221 is a fair benchmark.
Will a Canon 35mm f/2 L39 fit a Leica screw-mount body?
Yes, the L39 thread is the same 39mm Leica screw mount used by Leica IIIf, IIIg and similar rangefinders, so the lens mounts and focuses on those bodies as well as on Canon's own screw-mount rangefinders.
Does condition have a big effect on the price?
Yes, copies with clear glass, smooth focus and clean aperture blades sit at the top of the £170–£240 range, while hazy or fungus-affected examples tend to make the lower end.