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Canon 35mm f/3.5

The Canon FD 35mm f/3.5 is a compact manual-focus wide-angle prime for the Canon FD SLR mount, produced during Canon's FD era between 1971 and 1987. It was positioned as the budget 35mm option in the FD line-up, intended for general-purpose landscape, street and travel work on 35mm film bodies such as the AE-1, A-1 and F-1.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the FD 35mm f/3.5 have ranged from £20 to £50, with a median around £32, reflecting its status as one of the more affordable FD wide-angles today in 2026. Six saleroom results between late 2023 and early 2025 show how little the lens is worth at wholesale level, and clean, fungus-free examples consistently sell for the upper end of that band while tired copies fetch £20–£30. Because these figures are UK auction hammer results rather than dealer retail, expect shop prices to sit noticeably above this range.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
FD — — 6 £20 – £50
FL — — 4 £20 – £59
Serenar — — 4 £90 – £260
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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: June 2026

Date Price Source Variant
Jun 2026 £46 ebay FL
May 2026 £59 ebay FL
Jan 2025 £20 Special Auction Services FD
Oct 2024 £50 Flints Auctions FD
Jun 2024 £44 Flints Auctions FL
Dec 2023 £40 Special Auction Services FD
Dec 2023 £35 Special Auction Services FD
Oct 2023 £90 Special Auction Services Serenar
Oct 2023 £230 Special Auction Services Serenar
Oct 2023 £20 Special Auction Services FL
Oct 2023 £30 Special Auction Services FD
Oct 2023 £30 Special Auction Services FD
Apr 2019 £120 Flints Auctions Serenar
Nov 2008 EUR 260 Leitz Auction Serenar

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon FD 35mm f/3.5 worth in the UK?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the value between £20 and £50, with most clean copies selling for around £30–£40.

How much does a Canon FD 35mm f/3.5 sell for at auction?

Across six saleroom results from 2023 to 2025 the price ranged from £20 to £50, giving a median close to £32.

Is the Canon FD 35mm f/3.5 a good budget wide-angle?

Yes — as the slowest 35mm in the FD line it is the cheapest way into a Canon manual-focus wide, though the faster f/2 and f/2.8 FD versions command higher prices.

What problems are common on the Canon FD 35mm f/3.5?

The most frequent issues are internal haze, fungus, oil on the aperture blades and stiff focus helicoids, all of which materially affect the price a copy will sell for.

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