Canon Canonflex RP black
The Canonflex RP is a 35mm SLR introduced by Canon at the end of the 1950s, sold in both chrome and black finishes. The black-bodied variant covered here was the less common cosmetic option within the early Canonflex line.
Evidence on what the black Canonflex RP is worth today is thin: a single UK auction-hammer result of £550 from 2009 is the only data point on file, and as a wholesale saleroom figure it sits below what a retail dealer would typically ask. With one sale on record there is no meaningful range or median to quote, and the price a black RP sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on cosmetic condition and finish originality.
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 2009
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2009 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19025) Title: Canonflex RP black paint
Description:
rare black painted Canonflex RP in good working order, Super-Canomatic Lens R 1.8/85mm no.10171, hood Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a black Canonflex RP worth?
On the limited evidence available, a black Canonflex RP sold for £550 hammer at UK auction, but with only one recorded sale the true market value range cannot be reliably stated.
How much does a Canonflex RP black sell for at auction?
The only logged UK auction result is £550 hammer from 2009; current prices will vary with condition and originality of the black finish.
Is the black Canonflex RP rarer than the chrome version?
Black-finish Canonflex bodies are generally encountered far less often than chrome examples, which is why collectors tend to pay a premium when an original-finish black body appears.