Canon L-2
The Canon L-2 is a 35mm screw-mount rangefinder camera produced by Canon in the 1950s, part of the company's L-series of Leica thread mount bodies. It was positioned as a more economical sibling to the L-1, offering a rangefinder coupled body for use with Canon's contemporary screw-mount lens line.
Auction data for the L-2 is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result from 2004 sold for £239, which is the only verified price point we hold. With just one historic sale on file, today's market value is difficult to pin down, and recent worth or what a clean example sells for in 2026 should be confirmed against current listings before buying or selling.
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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| Oct 2023 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 249) Title: A Canon L2 Rangefinder camera
Description:
A Canon L2 Rangefinder camera, chrome, serial no 526879, shutter working, advance lever slightly loose, rangefinder functions, body G, some paint |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17955) Title: Canon L2
Description:
simpler Version of VT, first Canon with lever advance, in fine condition, Canon Lens 1.8/50mm no.221715filter, cap, instruction book, maker's box Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 800 |
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| Jun 2004 | £239 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 17) Title: Canon L2 no. 520717
Description:
Canon L2 no. 520717 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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