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 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.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | £141 | £141 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: CLA'd 2026 [ MINT + Strap ] Canon L2 L39 Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
No battery is included due to air cargo regulation unless it is listed above. Strap (EOS Digital). By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Location: Mobarashi, CHIBA, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £141 | £141 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: CLA'd 2026 [ MINT + Strap ] Canon L2 L39 Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
No battery is included due to air cargo regulation unless it is listed above. Strap (EOS Digital). By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Location: Mobarashi, CHIBA, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £68 | £68 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Canon Model L2 Rangefinder and free lens + hood
Description:
This has been a great and reliable camera, owned by family for 30+ years. The shutter currtain has no holes as better than cloth! All shutter speeds work 100% even the slow speeds. No light leaks, film advances with no problems and the rotating viewfinder also works. 2 main issues The rangefinder is out and needs adjusting The viewfinder has a bit if haze but they all do at this age - its worse than it looks in the photo! No return on this item please, its sold as spares but you could use it straight away and use hyperphocal or zone focusing. Will include free chrome jupiter 8 in sale and hood so all you need if film and creativity! Post UK only Thanks for looking. Location: Menai Bridge, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £68 | £68 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Canon Model L2 Rangefinder and free lens + hood
Description:
This has been a great and reliable camera, owned by family for 30+ years. The shutter currtain has no holes as better than cloth! All shutter speeds work 100% even the slow speeds. No light leaks, film advances with no problems and the rotating viewfinder also works. 2 main issues The rangefinder is out and needs adjusting The viewfinder has a bit if haze but they all do at this age - its worse than it looks in the photo! No return on this item please, its sold as spares but you could use it straight away and use hyperphocal or zone focusing. Will include free chrome jupiter 8 in sale and hood so all you need if film and creativity! Post UK only Thanks for looking. Location: Menai Bridge, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | £149 | £149 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [MINT] Canon L2 Leica L39 Screw Mount 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Weekends are not available because office is closed. There is no fog. Location: YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| May 2026 | £149 | £149 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [MINT] Canon L2 Leica L39 Screw Mount 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Weekends are not available because office is closed. There is no fog. Location: YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| Oct 2023 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 250) Title: A Canon L2 Rangefinder Camera
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A Canon L2 Rangefinder Camera, chrome, serial no 575024, shutter working, rangefinder functions, body G-VG, no model name on base plate, with Canon |
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| Oct 2023 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 249) Title: A Canon L2 Rangefinder camera
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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 | £332 | 🇦🇹 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 | £200 | 🇬🇧 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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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon L-2 worth today?
The only verified UK auction record we hold is a 2004 hammer price of £239, so a current value cannot be reliably stated from our data alone.
How much does a Canon L-2 sell for at auction?
Our sales history contains a single result at £239 hammer; with so little data, the price a given example sells for will depend heavily on cosmetic condition and mechanical function.
Is the Canon L-2 a Leica screw-mount camera?
Yes, the L-2 is a Canon rangefinder body using the 39mm Leica thread mount, compatible with Canon's screw-mount lenses of the period.