Canon IVCBII
The Canon IVCBII is a 35mm rangefinder camera using the Leica screw mount, part of Canon's family of screwmount rangefinders produced in the 1950s. It was sold as a step up from the entry-level models in the IV series, aimed at photographers who wanted a more capable rangefinder body before the brand's V- and VI-series successors arrived.
UK auction hammer prices for the IVCBII are thinly documented, with one verified saleroom result at £164 in mid-2025 — a wholesale figure rather than a retail asking price. With only a single recent data point, today's value is best read as a rough indicator: a clean, working example sells for somewhere in the mid-£100s at auction, while rough or inoperable bodies tend to fetch less and outfits with a clean collapsible 50mm lens fetch more.
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: July 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jul 2025 | £164 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 233) Title: Canon IVSBII Rangefinder Camera with 50mm F1.4 Lens.
Description:
Canon IVSBII Rangefinder Camera with 50mm F1.4 Lens. Body # 172551 (speeds to 1/1000) shutter firing with signs of heavy use. Fitted with a later ... read more |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon IVCBII worth today?
Based on UK auction data, a Canon IVCBII is worth around £160 at hammer for a tidy body, though the sample size is small and condition has a strong effect on price.
How much does a Canon IVCBII sell for at auction?
The most recent verified UK auction sale was £164 in July 2025; clean working examples tend to sell in that mid-£100s region, with rough bodies going for less.
Is the Canon IVCBII a good user camera?
It can be, provided the shutter and rangefinder have been serviced — the Leica screw mount gives access to a wide range of vintage lenses, but unserviced examples often need a CLA before reliable use.