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Canon FD 17mm f/4

The Canon FD 17mm f/4 is an ultra-wide-angle prime for the FD manual-focus mount, Canon's SLR system used from 1971 to 1987. Designed for reportage, architecture and landscape work, it delivers a very wide field of view at a modest f/4 maximum aperture.

Across recent UK saleroom results, hammer prices for the FD 17mm f/4 have ranged from £162 to £312, with a median in the low £200s — so a clean example is currently worth around £200–£250 in the auction market as of 2026. The top result of £312 in January 2025 suggests that cosmetically tidy copies with clean glass sell for a clear premium, while tired examples with cleaning marks or sticky focus tend to settle nearer the £160–£170 mark.

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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.

Date Price Source
Jan 2025 £312 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £162 Flints Auctions
Apr 2024 £300 Flints Auctions
Oct 2023 £250 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £170 Special Auction Services

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