Canon IIB (Exp Model)
The Canon IIB (Exp Model) is a 35mm screw-mount rangefinder camera produced by Canon in Japan. It is an experimental or prototype variant within the Canon II-series of post-war rangefinders.
Sales data for this experimental variant is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £384 from 2007 is the only reference point available today. With just one data point at saleroom level, any current estimate of what this camera is worth or sells for is provisional, and condition, provenance documentation, and prototype status would heavily influence price.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Rows marked offer accepted did sell, on the date shown, but eBay does not publish the amount that was accepted. The figure we show is what the seller was asking, so the true sale price was lower — treat it as an upper bound. These rows are excluded from every price range, average and valuation on this site.
Prices updated: March 2007
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Jun 2026 | asked £75.00 — sold for less offer accepted | — | 🇬🇧 eBay listing | |
| May 2026 | asked US $95.00 — sold for less offer accepted | — | 🇺🇸 eBay listing | |
| Mar 2007 | £384 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 243) Title: Canon IIb no. 25332
Description:
Canon IIb no. 25332 Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon IIB (Exp Model) worth?
The only verified UK auction record shows a hammer price of £384, but with a single data point the true market value today is uncertain.
How much does a Canon IIB (Exp Model) sell for at auction?
Based on the one available sale, this experimental model achieved £384 at hammer; current prices would depend heavily on provenance and condition.
Is the Canon IIB (Exp Model) a rare camera?
As an experimental variant within the Canon screw-mount rangefinder series, it appears very infrequently in the auction market, which is reflected in the limited sales history.