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Canon VT de Luxe (Chrome)

The Canon VT de Luxe is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Canon in the late 1950s, using the Leica-compatible M39 screw mount. It was a higher-specification version of the VT, positioned in Canon's top-tier rangefinder line when new.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the chrome VT de Luxe have ranged from around £110 to £430, with a median near £260 across the three recorded sales. These are saleroom results rather than retail figures, and as of today values remain strongly condition-sensitive, with clean, fully working bodies sitting at the upper end of what this model 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: January 2023

Date Price Source
Jan 2023 £100 Flints Auctions
Feb 2022 £106 Flints Auctions
Dec 2010 EUR 350 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 425 Leitz Auction
May 2004 £262 Christie's
Jun 2000 £305 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon VT de Luxe worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £110 and £430, with a median around £260, so the value of a given example depends heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

How much does a Canon VT de Luxe sell for at auction?

Across the three recorded UK sales, chrome VT de Luxe bodies have sold for £106, £262 and £425 at the hammer, giving a working price band of about £110–£430.

Is the Canon VT de Luxe compatible with Leica screw-mount lenses?

Yes, the VT de Luxe uses the M39 screw mount, so it accepts Leica thread-mount lenses as well as Canon's own rangefinder lenses from the period.

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