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Canon VT Deluxe

The Canon VT Deluxe is a 35mm rangefinder camera with a Leica screw (M39) lens mount, introduced in 1957 as part of Canon's V-series. It retained the trigger-wind mechanism housed in the baseplate that defined the VT line and was positioned as an upper-tier model in Canon's rangefinder range of the late 1950s.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Canon VT Deluxe have sat broadly in the £120–£620 range, with a median closer to £170 based on 2024 results; the £620 outlier from 2021 reflects an exceptionally clean example rather than today's typical value. As of 2026, buyers should expect a working, cosmetically tidy body to sell for around £150–£200 at saleroom level, while rough or non-functional examples fetch less. Condition — particularly a clean cloth shutter curtain and a smooth trigger wind — is the dominant price driver, so the worth of any given body is tightly tied to mechanical health.

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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: April 2024

Date Price Source
Apr 2024 £120 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £180 Special Auction Services
Feb 2024 £162 Flints Auctions
Apr 2021 £620 Flints Auctions
Apr 2003 £235 Christie's
Apr 2003 £235 Christie's
Feb 1999 £322 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon VT Deluxe worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices have mostly fallen between £120 and £180 for working examples, with the occasional exceptional body reaching several hundred pounds.

How much does a Canon VT Deluxe sell for at auction?

Typical hammer price in 2024 was around £120–£180, so the median sale value sits near £170 before buyer's premium.

Why is there such a wide price range?

Condition-sensitivity is high: a clean, fully working body with a good shutter and smooth trigger wind commands a significant premium over cosmetically tired or non-functional examples.

Does the lens mount affect value?

The VT Deluxe uses the Leica M39 screwmount, which keeps demand steady because buyers can pair it with a wide range of vintage and modern screwmount lenses.

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