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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
EF — — 3 £200 – £250
EF IS USM — — 0 —
FD — — 11 £90 – £175
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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: May 2026

Date Price Source Variant
May 2026 £90 Special Auction Services FD
Mar 2026 £138 Flints Auctions FD
Sep 2025 £200 Flints Auctions EF
Sep 2025 £175 Flints Auctions FD
Sep 2025 £106 Flints Auctions FD
Mar 2025 £125 Flints Auctions FD
Oct 2024 £94 Flints Auctions FD
Apr 2024 £170 Special Auction Services FD
Feb 2024 £110 Special Auction Services FD
Jan 2024 £138 Flints Auctions FD
Nov 2023 £250 Flints Auctions EF
Oct 2023 £230 Special Auction Services —
Oct 2023 £120 Special Auction Services FD
Oct 2023 £240 Special Auction Services —
Oct 2023 £170 Special Auction Services —
Aug 2023 £212 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2023 £138 Flints Auctions FD
Oct 2022 £250 Flints Auctions EF
Nov 2017 USD 200 pedia_sales_tamarkin —

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.

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