Canon VT de Luxe Z
The Canon VT de Luxe Z is a 35mm rangefinder camera with a Leica thread mount (M39 screwmount), part of Canon's V-series introduced in the late 1950s. It was positioned as a refined evolution of the VT line, aimed at advanced amateurs and professionals working with interchangeable screwmount lenses.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Canon VT de Luxe Z have spanned roughly £100–£1,400, with a median around £150 — a wide spread that reflects how strongly condition and completeness drive what this camera is worth today in 2026. The top result indicates that pristine, fully working examples can sell for many times the price of a typical user-grade body, so cosmetics, shutter health and rangefinder accuracy heavily influence value at saleroom level.
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: October 2023
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| Oct 2023 | £150 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 255) Title: A Canon VT de Luxe VTDZ Rangefinder Camera
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A Canon VT de Luxe VTDZ Rangefinder Camera, chrome, serial no 552960, shutter working, rangefinder functions, rapid wind smooth, self timer working, |
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| Oct 2023 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 256) Title: A Canon VT de Luxe VTDZ Rangefinder Camera
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A Canon VT de Luxe VTDZ Rangefinder Camera, chrome, export permitted model, serial no 579716, shutter working, rangefinder functions, rapid wind |
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| Oct 2023 | £1,400 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 254) Title: A Canon VT de Luxe VTDZ Rangefinder Camera
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A Canon VT de Luxe VTDZ Rangefinder Camera, black, serial no 545048, shutter working, rangefinder functions, rapid wind smooth, self timer working, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon VT de Luxe Z worth today?
At UK auction, hammer prices have ranged from about £100 to £1,400, with a median near £150; clean, fully functional examples sit well above that midpoint.
How much does a Canon VT de Luxe Z sell for at auction?
Typical user-grade bodies sell for around £100–£150, while exceptional examples have fetched up to £1,400 at saleroom level.
Why do prices vary so much?
Condition, shutter accuracy, rangefinder alignment and cosmetic originality all heavily affect price, which is why the value range is so wide.
What lenses fit the Canon VT de Luxe Z?
It uses the M39 Leica thread mount, so Canon's own screwmount rangefinder lenses and other compatible LTM lenses can be fitted.