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Canon Serenar 85mm f/2

The Canon Serenar 85mm f/2 is a short telephoto rangefinder lens in L39 (Leica thread) mount, dating from Canon's pre-FD rangefinder era when lenses were branded under the Serenar name. At 85mm f/2 it was aimed at portraiture and available-light short-telephoto work on screw-mount Canon and Leica rangefinder bodies.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Serenar 85mm f/2 have clustered at the lower end: three October 2023 sales fetched £70, £80 and £140, giving a median around £80 and a price range that reflects cosmetic and optical condition rather than variant. An older 2010 saleroom result of £360 stands out as an outlier against today's market, and in 2026 the lens remains a relatively affordable way into Canon rangefinder glass, with clean, haze-free copies worth more than the typical £70–£80 level.

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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.

Date Price Source
Oct 2023 £70 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £80 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £140 Special Auction Services
Dec 2010 EUR 360 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 320 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 150 Leitz Auction

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