Canon VL
The Canon VL is a 35mm rangefinder camera with a Leica thread (M39 screw) mount, part of Canon's V-series rangefinder line introduced in the late 1950s. It was positioned as a mid-tier model within Canon's screw-mount rangefinder range before the company transitioned to the bayonet-mount Canon 7 series.
Sales data for the Canon VL is extremely sparse, so a reliable market value cannot be established in 2026. The single recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £501 from June 2004, but with no recent comparable sales this figure should not be taken as indicative of what the camera is worth or sells for today.
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| black | — | — | 2 | £396 – £2,061 |
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 | USD 530 | £396 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Black Paint [MINT] Canon VL Rangefinder + 50mm 2.8 Lens for L39 Mount From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. ・For the United States. ・For All Other Countries. There are no scratches. There is no fungus. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Beautiful condition. Location: SHIMOTUMA, IBARAKI, Japan |
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| Oct 2023 | £180 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 258) Title: A Canon VL Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Canon VL Rangefinder Camera, chrome, serial no 565744, shutter working, rangefinder functions, self timer working, body G-VG, with Canon 50mm f/2.8 |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 2,400 | £2,061 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | black | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39331) Title: Canon VL black paint
Description:
very rare Canon VL in black paint finish, in beautiful condition (only minimal signs of wear) and good working order, with matching Canon 2.8/50mm no.239823 (uncommon version with black aperture ring, lens cap) Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Jun 2004 | £501 | £419 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 22) Title: Canon VL no. 562318
Description:
Canon VL no. 562318 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon VL worth today?
With only a single 2004 auction record of £501 on file and no recent comparable sales, the current price cannot be reliably estimated and would depend heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Canon VL sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction hammer result in our data is £501 from 2004; current value at saleroom level is uncertain without more recent comparables.
What lens mount does the Canon VL use?
It uses the Leica thread mount (M39 screw), so it accepts Canon's own screw-mount rangefinder lenses as well as other M39 lenses of the period.