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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.

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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 £80 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £80 Special Auction Services
Nov 2008 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2004 £239 Christie's

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.

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