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Canon L-1

The Canon L-1 is a 35mm rangefinder camera with a Leica screw mount (M39/LTM), produced by Canon in the mid-1950s. It sat in Canon's professional rangefinder line, offering interchangeable screw-mount lens compatibility at a time when Canon was building its reputation alongside German rangefinder makers.

Hammer prices for the Canon L-1 at recent UK auction have ranged from around £210 to £400, with limited sample size making a single median figure unreliable. As of 2026, what a Canon L-1 sells for at saleroom level depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy, and whether the rangefinder optics are clear; clean working bodies tend to achieve the upper end of that range.

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
Apr 2024 £210 Special Auction Services
Dec 2021 £397 Flints Auctions
May 2013 EUR 400 Leitz Auction