Canon EOS 5 (EOS 5 QD / EOS A2 / EOS A2E)
The Canon EOS 5 is a 35mm autofocus film SLR introduced in the early 1990s, sold as the EOS 5 / EOS 5 QD in Europe and Asia and as the EOS A2 / A2E in North America. It uses the Canon EF lens mount and was positioned as an advanced amateur / enthusiast body sitting below the professional EOS-1 series.
Sales data for this model is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from June 2024 recorded £12 for one example. With only one wholesale saleroom data point, it is not possible to establish a reliable median or range for what an EOS 5 is worth in 2026, and prices today will swing widely with cosmetic and working condition.
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 2026
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| Mar 2026 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 238) Title: A Canon EOS 5 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter works, LCD works, meter responds to light, mode dial deels notchy in one direction of rotation, with a Sigma 28-70mm lens, |
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| Jun 2024 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 304) Title: A Canon EOS5 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
body VG, shutter works, autofocus works, LCD display is clear |
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| Jun 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 299) Title: A Canon EOS 5 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
to include a Canon EOS 5 in maker's box, powers up, takes a photo, flash works, appears to meter, body G, grip is tacky, with a f/3.5-4.5 28-105mm |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon EOS 5 worth today?
Based on the only UK auction hammer result available, one example sold for £12 in 2024, but a single data point is not enough to set a firm value for what the camera is worth in 2026.
How much does a Canon EOS 5 / EOS A2 sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK saleroom hammer price is £12; with so little data, the price an EOS 5 sells for can vary substantially with condition and working order.
Is the EOS 5 the same camera as the EOS A2 / A2E?
Yes — the EOS 5 and EOS 5 QD were the European/Asian designations, while the EOS A2 and A2E were the North American versions of the same body, with the A2E and EOS 5 featuring eye-controlled focus.