Canon VIL
The Canon VI-L is a 35mm rangefinder camera using the Leica screw mount (M39), produced by Canon in the late 1950s. It was part of Canon's V-series of interchangeable-lens rangefinders aimed at advanced users.
With only a single recorded UK saleroom result — £700 in 2011 — the market reference point for the VI-L is thin, and that hammer figure reflects wholesale auction level rather than a dealer's retail asking price. Today the model trades infrequently enough that value is highly dependent on cosmetic condition, working shutter, and rangefinder accuracy, and a clean working example is what a buyer should expect to pay a premium for. Buyers asking how much a Canon VI-L sells for should treat the 2011 result as indicative rather than current.
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £259 | £259 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [Near MINT+++] Canon VI L VIL 6L 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera body From JAPAN
Description:
Above condition is based on my own opinion. No problem in the view. tiny scuffs from normal use. Functional;. Weekends are not available because office is closed. There is no balsam separation. Location: Saitama Shi Nishi Ku, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 700 | £600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13562) Title: Canon VIL
Description:
in mint condition and good working order with Canon Lens 2.8/35mm no.37579, clean lenses, cap Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon VI-L worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer price on file is £700 from 2011; with so little recent data, current value depends heavily on condition and should be confirmed against live listings.
How much does a Canon VI-L sell for at auction?
Recorded saleroom data is limited to one result at £700, so the price a given example fetches will vary with shutter health, rangefinder accuracy, and cosmetic grade.
Is the Canon VI-L compatible with Leica screw mount lenses?
Yes — the VI-L uses the M39 Leica thread mount, giving access to a wide range of Canon and third-party screw-mount lenses.