Canon 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5
The Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is an autofocus telephoto zoom for Canon's EF mount, introduced in the early 1990s as a compact alternative to constant-aperture L-series telezooms. Built around a variable maximum aperture of f/3.5 to f/4.5 and an Ultrasonic Motor, it was aimed at general-purpose 35mm SLR users wanting reach for portraits, sports and casual wildlife.
At UK saleroom level the EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a budget item today, with the only logged hammer result in our sales history reaching just £15 in April 2023. With a single data point the median and range collapse to that same figure, so it is fair to say the lens sells for very little at recent UK auction and is not a piece collectors chase for value. Anyone asking what a Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is worth in 2026 should treat low double-digit hammer prices as the realistic benchmark before commissions.
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| EF USM | — | — | 1 | £15 – £15 |
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: April 2023
| Date | Price | Source | Variant | |
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| Apr 2023 | £15 | Special Auction Services | EF USM | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 401) Title: A Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-5.6 Ultrasonic Lens
Description:
A Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-5.6 Ultrasonic Lens, auto focus functions, barrel G-VG, elements VG, with ET-65 II hood, in maker's box |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM sell for at UK auction?
The only logged UK auction hammer result in our sales history is £15 from April 2023, so realistic expectations should sit around that low double-digit level before commissions.
What is a Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM worth today?
Based on the limited sales data available, the value at saleroom level is very modest, with the recorded price suggesting this is a budget user lens rather than a collectible.
Is the EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM a good buy at this price?
At a hammer price of around £15 it can be a usable telezoom for EF-mount film and digital bodies, but only if the glass is clean, the aperture blades are dry and the USM autofocus runs smoothly.
Does this lens use the same USM autofocus as Canon's L-series lenses?
It uses Canon's Ultrasonic Motor (USM) system for autofocus, which is the same underlying technology family found across the EF lineup, though build and optics are simpler than the L-series telezooms.