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Canon L2 (LII) black

The Canon L2 is a 35mm rangefinder camera using the Leica thread mount (also known as M39 or LTM screw mount). It is part of Canon's late-1950s rangefinder line, positioned below the company's top-tier models of the period and finished here in the less common black trim.

With only a single tracked UK auction result, hammer-level data on the L2 (LII) black is thin: one example sold for £81 at saleroom level in 2022, which sits at the modest end of what Canon screw-mount bodies tend to fetch at auction. Buyers asking what a Canon L2 is worth today should treat that figure as indicative rather than a firm market value, and condition — particularly of the rangefinder optics and shutter curtains — will drive where any given camera sells for.

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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 2022

Date Price Source
Oct 2022 £81 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon L2 (LII) black worth at UK auction?

Tracked hammer data is limited to a single 2022 sale at £81; with only one data point, the price a clean example sells for today could vary significantly with condition and originality.

How much does a Canon L2 sell for compared with the chrome version?

There is not enough sales history in our data to quote a reliable premium, but black-trim Canon screw-mount bodies are generally scarcer than chrome ones, which typically supports a higher value when originality is verified.

Is the Canon L2 compatible with Leica screw-mount lenses?

Yes — the L2 uses the M39 / Leica thread mount, so it accepts the wide range of LTM lenses made by Canon, Leica and third parties.

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