Canon EOS 5D Mark II
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a full-frame digital SLR announced in September 2008, built around a 21.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and the Canon EF lens mount. It was positioned as a prosumer and working-pro body, and was the first Canon DSLR to offer 1080p full HD video recording, which drew a substantial following among independent filmmakers alongside stills photographers.
At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the 5D Mark II have settled into a roughly £100–£480 band, with a median around £280 based on recent saleroom results. Today the value is heavily condition- and shutter-count-driven: tidy bodies with low actuations and a working battery sell for the upper end, while scruffy or untested examples sell for closer to £100–£160 at wholesale saleroom level.
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
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| Jun 2026 | £100 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 257) Title: A Canon EOS 5D MkII Digital SLR Camera Body
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black, body F, powers up, takes a shot, with charger, battery, card, guides and maker's box Note: A 5% import VAT applies to this lot for UK bidders |
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| Apr 2026 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 114) Title: A Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera Body
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black, body F, bottom corner visibly missing, untested, no battery. |
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| Mar 2026 | £225 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 208) Title: A Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera
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black, body G, untested, no battery or charger, with a Canon EF L USM f/2.8 28-70mm lens, black, barrel G, optics F-G with light haze, with maker's |
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| Nov 2025 | £160 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 52) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Camera
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A Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Camera, serial no 0230109858, shutter working, working through settings, menu display working, body G, tiny paint scratch |
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| Aug 2025 | £225 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 72) Title: A Canon EOS 5D MkII Digital SLR Camera
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black, serial number 0230102525, body VG-E, powers up, takes a shot, LCD clear, metering responds, with kit lens EF 28-105mm, barrel VG, optics VG |
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| Jul 2025 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 112) Title: A Canon 5D Mk2 Digital SLR Camera Body
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black, body F-G, some paint wear, LCD has usage manks, untested, has battery inserted, no charger. |
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| Oct 2024 | £180 | David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Cameras, Maritime & Scientific Instruments (Lot 3005) Title: Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera body, serial no. 1631012789, with shoulder strap, battery grip...
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera body, serial no. 1631012789, with shoulder strap, battery grip... |
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| Sep 2024 | £438 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 65) Title: A Canon 5D MkII Digital Camera
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black, serial number 4061813420, body VG, working, LCD is clear, shutter works, AF works, with charger and three batteries, with Canon EF f/4 |
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| Aug 2024 | £277 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 187) Title: A Canon 5D MkII DSLR Camera
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A Canon 5D MkII DSLR Camera Serial No: 1C30710679 Body: VG Shutter: working Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens (5115319794) Optics: G/VG Notes: (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Jun 2024 | £180 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 91) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Camera Body
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A Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Camera Body, shutter working, appears to function as should, body G-VG, with battery. Charger, body cap, cables, strap, |
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| Jun 2024 | £212 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 557) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera
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2008-2012, serial no.0330220569, with an EF Compact Macro f/2.5 50mm lens, camera powers up, takes a picture, auto focus working, body F-G, lens F, |
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| Apr 2024 | £150 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 117) Title: A Canon EOS 5D MkII Digital SLR Camera
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black, body P, corrosion & parts missing, however, the camera does turn on when batteries are inserted, shutter working, & does appear to focus (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2024 | £475 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 171) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera
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with Canon EF L f/2.8 24-70mm lens, body, VG, powers up and appears to function, lens, VG, some very very light internal haze, complete with a Canon |
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| Jan 2024 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 163) Title: A Canon EOS-5D Full Frame Digital SLR Camera
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black, in G condition, working at time of auction, with charger & range of third part batteries, battery charge & charge cycle untested, in maker's (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2023 | £360 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 402) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Mark II EF 24-105mm L IS USM DSLR Camera Kit
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A Canon EOS 5D Mark II EF 24-105mm L IS USM DSLR Camera Kit, powers up, shutter working, appears to function as should, body G-VG, with |
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| Jun 2023 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 334) Title: A Canon EOS 5D MkII DSLR Camera Body
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A Canon EOS 5D MkII DSLR Camera Body, powers up, shutter working, otherwise untested, body G-VG, with battery, no charger, body cap, strap, in |
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| Apr 2023 | £360 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 111) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Mark II Camera
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A Canon EOS 5D Mark II Camera, powers up, shutter working, appears to function as should, body G, light wear, with battery, no charger, with Canon EF |
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| Nov -0001 | £112 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 513) Title: A Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Body
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black, serial no. 0730310873, body F-G, some marks to rear screen and socket covers, viewfinder screen missing, no charger, Canon LP-E6 battery |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon EOS 5D Mark II worth in 2026?
Recent UK auction hammer prices have ranged from about £100 for rough or untested bodies to around £480 for clean, low-use examples, with a median near £280.
How much does a Canon EOS 5D Mark II sell for at auction?
In the UK auction market the 5D Mark II typically sells for £160–£440 at hammer, depending on cosmetic condition, shutter count and whether the original charger and battery are included.
Is the Canon EOS 5D Mark II still a good value buy?
At a current saleroom price of roughly £280 for a working body, it remains one of the cheapest routes into a 21-megapixel full-frame sensor with EF-mount compatibility, provided you accept the CF card workflow and limited service support.
What affects the price of a used 5D Mark II most?
Shutter actuation count, sensor cleanliness and whether the camera is sold with a functioning battery and charger are the main factors; body-only, high-mileage examples consistently fetch the lower end of the range.