Canon FD 28mm f/2
The Canon FD 28mm f/2 is a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime for the Canon FD mount system, produced during the FD era (1971–1987) for 35mm SLR bodies. Designed for general reportage, landscape, and low-light wide work, its f/2 maximum aperture made it one of the brighter 28mm options in the FD line-up.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the FD 28mm f/2 have ranged from £138 to £380, with a median around £188 based on the sales on record. A clean October 2023 result of £380 sits well above the two 2025 hammers of £188 and £138, suggesting condition and completeness drive most of the variance in what this lens is worth today. As of 2026, typical saleroom value is in the mid-hundreds for tidy copies, while rough examples sell for under £150.
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.
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| May 2025 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 130) Title: A Canon FD f/2 28mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 30298, body, VG, elements, G-VG, some light internal haze, complete with lens hood SKA0159B |
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| Apr 2025 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 208) Title: A Canon FD f/2 28mm lens
Description:
black, barrel VG, optics VG, with caps and case. |
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| Feb 2025 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 198) Title: A Canon FD f/2 28mm Lens
Description:
black, barrel VG, optics G, with caps and hood. |
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| Oct 2023 | £380 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 352) Title: A Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. Lens, serial no 20685, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with front & rear caps, in Canon lens case |
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