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Canon 7s

The Canon 7s is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1965 as a refinement of the Canon 7. It uses the Leica thread mount (M39), accepts Canon's own screw-mount lens line, and was positioned as Canon's top-tier rangefinder body in the mid-1960s, with a built-in CdS exposure meter visible in the top plate.

At UK auction today, body-only Canon 7s examples have sold between roughly £62 and £270 at the hammer, with recent results in 2024–2025 clustering around £125–£270 — these are wholesale saleroom prices excluding commission. Cameras offered with a desirable Canon 50mm f/0.95 or with clean matched lenses push the price sharply higher, with kitted lots fetching £1,300–£1,600 at auction over the past several years. Condition, working meter, and the presence of a premium lens are the main value drivers — a tired body with a dead meter sells for a fraction of a clean, fully functional one.

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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: March 2025

Date Price Source
Mar 2025 £239 Chiswick Auctions
Nov 2024 EUR 5,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2024 £62 Flints Auctions
Apr 2024 £270 Special Auction Services
Jan 2024 £125 Flints Auctions
Oct 2023 £200 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £1,500 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £120 Special Auction Services
Mar 2023 £1,625 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 £2,000 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £2,108 Flints Auctions
Jun 2021 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
May 2020 £306 Flints Auctions
Nov 2019 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
Oct 2019 £1,560 Flints Auctions
Oct 2019 £1,320 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £1,800 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
Jun 2007 £192 Christie's
Jun 2007 £840 Christie's
Mar 2007 £600 Christie's
May 2006 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Jun 2004 £418 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 1,407 Leitz Auction
Apr 2003 £352 Christie's
Apr 2003 £258 Christie's
Nov 2001 £763 Christie's
Jul 2001 £940 Christie's
Jun 2000 £446 Christie's
Nov 1998 £517 Christie's
May 1998 £632 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon 7s worth today?

As of 2026, a body-only Canon 7s is worth roughly £120–£270 at UK auction hammer for a clean, working example, based on recent sales. Tired bodies with dead meters can sell for under £100.

How much does a Canon 7s sell for with a lens?

Canon 7s outfits paired with premium lenses — particularly the 50mm f/0.95 — have sold for £1,300 to £1,600 at UK auction. The lens, not the body, drives most of that price.

Why is there such a wide price range for the Canon 7s?

The value depends heavily on whether the camera is offered body-only or with a scarce Canon screw-mount lens, and on meter and shutter condition. A working meter and clean rangefinder add a meaningful premium.

Does the Canon 7s take Leica lenses?

Yes — it uses the M39 Leica thread mount, so Leica screw-mount lenses and Canon's own LTM lenses both fit. This compatibility is part of why clean bodies retain a steady value among rangefinder users.

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