Canon F-A
The Canon F-A is a 35mm SLR using the Canon FD lens mount. It sits within Canon's manual-focus FD-system lineage that ran from the early 1970s into the late 1980s, before the brand transitioned to the EF autofocus mount.
Auction data for the F-A is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from 2010 stands at £400, which gives a reference point rather than a reliable market value for today. Because there is only one recorded sale, current worth is hard to pin down, and a clean, working example in 2026 could sell for materially more or less depending on condition and bidder interest on the day.
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 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 160) Title: A Canon F-A Ophthalmologic SLR Camera Body
Description:
A Canon F-A Ophthalmologic SLR Camera Body, serial no 200117, shutter working (light squeak), body G-VG, some paint wear to top of winder, with MZ |
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| May 2010 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11364) Title: Canon F-A
Description:
very rare Canon for medical or scientific use, in mint and good working order, only very few produced Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2001 | £411 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 368) Title: Canon F-A copying camera no. 802586
Description:
Canon F-A copying camera no. 802586 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon F-A worth today?
On the available data, the only recorded UK auction hammer price is £400, so that figure is the sole concrete reference for what one has sold for; current value will depend heavily on condition and how many bidders turn up.
How much does a Canon F-A sell for at auction?
The single verified saleroom result in our history shows the F-A sells for around £400 hammer, excluding buyer's and seller's commission.
Is the Canon F-A a good buy at this price?
With only one data point it is difficult to judge the price as fair or inflated; buyers should compare against other FD-mount Canon bodies and weigh the cost of any servicing the camera may need.