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Canon IIS

The Canon IIS is a 35mm rangefinder camera with a Leica-style M39 screw mount, produced by Canon in the 1950s. It was positioned as a mid-range update within Canon's screw-mount rangefinder line, aimed at serious amateurs and working photographers of the period.

Evidence for what a Canon IIS is worth today is thin: only a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £230 (from October 2023) is available, so a reliable median or range cannot be quoted. Buyers asking how much a Canon IIS sells for in 2026 should treat that figure as a rough anchor rather than a firm market value, since saleroom prices vary widely with cosmetic condition, rangefinder accuracy and shutter health.

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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.

Prices updated: October 2023

Date Price Source
Oct 2023 £230 Special Auction Services
Jun 2020 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Jan 1998 £632 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon IIS worth today?

The only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £230 from October 2023, so any current value should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market price.

How much does a Canon IIS sell for at auction?

With just one verified sale at £230, there is not enough data to give a reliable range; condition, shutter health and rangefinder accuracy will drive where an individual example lands.

Is the Canon IIS a Leica screw mount camera?

Yes — like other Canon rangefinders of its era, it uses the 39mm Leica-style screw mount, so M39/LTM lenses fit directly.

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