Canon VT black
The Canon VT is a 35mm rangefinder camera made by Canon for the Leica screw (M39) lens mount, introduced in the mid-1950s. The "VT black" refers to the black-finished version of the VT body, a less common finish than the standard chrome.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result in the dataset — £2,600 in 2008 — there is not enough recent saleroom activity to establish a reliable range or median for what a Canon VT black is worth today. Black-finish Canon screw-mount rangefinders typically sell for a substantial premium over chrome equivalents at auction, and current values for a clean example would need to be confirmed against fresh comparable sales rather than this lone historic price.
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: November 2021
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 5,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39853) Title: Canon VT de luxe black paint + 1.2/50mm
Description:
Very rare original black paint body in very good condition and working order, first version with cloth shutter curtains and no baseplate opening key, with rare all-black 1.2/50mm no.25877 (perfect optics), with front cap Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 3,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33927) Title: Canon VT de luxe VTD black paint
Description:
100% original and very rare black painted Canon VT de luxe (early model with cloth shutter curtains and gold-tone viewfinder), in beautiful and perfect working order, with very rare black paint Canon lens 2/35mm no.24479 (mint with clean lenses, cap) Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 2,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17460) Title: Canon VT de luxe black paint
Description:
rare, fully original black painted body with trigger wind in good working order, with fast Canon Lens 1.2/50mm no.11601 (filter, rare hood), matching black everready case Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon VT black worth in 2026?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £2,600 from 2008, so a current value cannot be established with confidence from this dataset alone.
How much does a Canon VT black sell for at auction?
Evidence here is limited to a single hammer result of £2,600; black-finish Canon screw-mount bodies generally command a premium over chrome examples, but a reliable current price would require additional comparable sales.
Is the black VT rarer than the chrome version?
Yes — black-finish Canon rangefinder bodies from this era were produced in much smaller numbers than chrome ones, which is why originality of the black finish is the key value driver.