Canon 100mm f/4
The Canon Serenar 100mm f/4 is a short telephoto rangefinder lens in Leica 39mm screw mount (L39/LTM), dating from Canon's early post-war rangefinder era before the company standardised on the 'Canon Lens' branding. It was designed as a compact portrait and medium-distance optic for Canon and Leica thread-mount rangefinder bodies.
At recent UK auction, clean examples typically sell for between £25 and £70 at hammer, with a median around £45 — these are saleroom results (wholesale, before commission) rather than dealer asking prices. Through 2024 and into today the Serenar 100mm f/4 remains one of the more affordable Canon rangefinder lenses, and its value has held steady in that band; a boxed or exceptional-condition example achieved £500 in a specialist Leitz sale back in 2016, showing what the very best copies are worth when presentation matches condition.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| FD Macro | — | — | 6 | £50 – £90 |
| FLM | — | — | 0 | — |
| Serenar | — | — | 23 | £25 – £500 |
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | USD 90 | 🇺🇸 ebay | FD Macro | |
Title: [Near MINT/w hood] Canon New FD NFD 100mm f4 Macro Telephoto Lens From JAPAN
Description:
There is no large dusts. Pre-owned, Almost new item. Pre-owned, Like new. tiny scuffs from normal use. ・For All Other Countries. Beautiful condition. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: kumamoto-si,nishi-ku, KUMAMOTO, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £51 | 🇬🇧 ebay | FD Macro | |
Title: Vintage Canon FD 100mm F/4 Manual Macro Lens Working
Description:
This lens is WORKING and in used condition. Beatrice Rose. {{tab5title}}. {{tab4title}}. {{tab3title}}. {{tab2title}}. {{tab1title}}. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 84 | 🇺🇸 ebay | FD Macro | |
Title: [Near MINT] Canon New FD NFD 100mm f4 Macro Telephoto Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Lens : Near Mint. Front lens cap, Rear lens cap. Appearance : Mint. There are no large dusts. Pre-owned, Almost new item. Pre-owned, Like new. tiny scuffs from normal use. By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Location: ICHIKAWA, CHIBA, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £119 | 🇬🇧 ebay | Serenar | |
Title: Canon Serenar 100mm F4 39mm rangefinder + Canon metal lens cap REF:3293
Description:
Nice Canon Serenar 100mm f4 lens. Nice optic, fits Canon rangefinders and others of course with 39mm thread. No rear cap. Location: SWANSEA, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 63 | 🇺🇸 ebay | Serenar | |
Title: VNTG Canon 100mm f4 Serenar Lens No.46732 Silver Rare Very Good Condition.
Description:
Very good condition Location: Nevada, TX, United States |
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| Apr 2026 | USD 84 | 🇺🇸 ebay | Serenar | |
Title: Canon 100mm f4 Serenar Lens No.46403 Silver
Description:
Aperture movement is fine. Seems to be operational. Untested with actual film. Sold AS IS! The Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens is a high-quality telephoto lens designed for photography enthusiasts. With a maximum aperture of f/4, this lens is ideal for capturing portraits with a smooth and flattering bokeh. The manual focus feature gives photographers full control over their images, while the M39 mount ensures a secure fit on Canon cameras. At 100mm focal length, this lens is perfect for capturing close-up shots with stunning detail and clarity. Location: Louisville, KY, United States |
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| Apr 2026 | £62 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Serenar | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 246) Title: A Canon Serenar f/4 100mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial number 45984, barrel VG, optics G with light dust, Note: A 5% import Duty applies to this lot on the hammer price only. |
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| Oct 2024 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD Macro | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 265) Title: A Canon FD f/4 100mm Macro Lens
Description:
black, serial number 41469, barrel VG, optics G. |
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| Jun 2024 | £94 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Serenar | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 751) Title: A Canon Serenar f/4 100mm Camera Lens
Description:
chrome, serial 47666, body G, optics F with haze and small spots, with caps. |
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| Apr 2024 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 321) Title: A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 41365, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, some fungus spots, with 100mm |
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| Apr 2024 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 325) Title: A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 48230, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps and 100mm finder, G |
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| Oct 2023 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 194) Title: A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 41809, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps, 100mm finder, G, in 100mm Serenar case |
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| Oct 2023 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 188) Title: A Canon 10cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 10cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 1069, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps, 10cm finder, G, in 10cm Serenar case |
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| Oct 2023 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 189) Title: A Canon 10cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 10cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 40494, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps, 10cm |
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| Oct 2023 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 190) Title: A Canon 10cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 10cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 40708, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps, 10cm |
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| Oct 2023 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 191) Title: A Canon 10cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 10cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 40917, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps, 10cm |
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| Oct 2023 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD Macro | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 362) Title: A Canon Macro FD 100mm f/4 Lens
Description:
A Canon Macro FD 100mm f/4 Lens, serial no 33666, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with Canon Skylight 1x filter, front & rear caps, BT-52 hood, in Canon |
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| Oct 2023 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 204) Title: A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 33772, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps and |
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| Oct 2023 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 203) Title: A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 6388, barrel G, elements G, with dented front cap, rear cap, 13.5cm finder, G, in unbranded lens |
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| Oct 2023 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 202) Title: A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 34509, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, with front and rear caps, 13. |
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| Oct 2023 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 201) Title: A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 34158, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, with front and rear caps, 13. |
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| Oct 2023 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 200) Title: A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 33131, barrel G, some wear to filter ring, elements G,with front and rear caps and 13.5cm finder, |
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| Oct 2023 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 199) Title: A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 48119, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps, 100mm finder, G, in 100mm Serenar case |
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| Oct 2023 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 197) Title: A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens chrome, serial no 47592, barrel G, elements G, with Series VI hood, rear cap, 100mm finder, G, in 100mm Serenar case |
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| Oct 2023 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 196) Title: A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 48230, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps and 100mm cased finder, G |
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| Oct 2023 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 195) Title: A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 43217, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps and 100mm cased finder, G |
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| Oct 2023 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 192) Title: A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 100mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 41364, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, some fungus spots, with 100mm |
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| Apr 2023 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD Macro | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 418) Title: A Canon Macro FD 100mm f/4 Lens
Description:
A Canon Macro FD 100mm f/4 Lens, serial no 31918, barrel VG, elements G, with front and rear caps |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Serenar | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33505) Title: Canon Serenar 4/100mm 'U.S. Army'
Description:
rare lens with M39 mount engraved 'U.S. ARMY Signal Corps' on filter rim, the lens is in very fine condition and was part of an order of Canon IIB cameras for the U.S. Army, with original leather case and rear cap engraved 'Canon Japan' Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 110 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17979) Title: Canon Serenar 4/100mm
Description:
clean tele, RF coupled, both caps, original 100mm finder, keeper Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon Serenar 100mm f/4 worth today?
At UK auction the Serenar 100mm f/4 typically sells for £25 to £70 at hammer, with a median near £45 for a usable copy.
How much does a Canon Serenar 100mm f/4 sell for in top condition?
Ordinary clean copies top out around £70 at auction, but an exceptional example in a specialist Leitz sale reached £500, so presentation and provenance can move the price sharply.
Will the Serenar 100mm f/4 fit a Leica?
Yes — it uses the L39 (Leica 39mm screw) mount and will thread onto Leica and other LTM rangefinder bodies, as well as mirrorless cameras via an L39 adapter.
Is the Serenar 100mm f/4 a good value lens?
For a vintage Canon rangefinder telephoto with Leica thread compatibility, the price range is modest and the lens offers an affordable entry point into LTM shooting, provided the glass is clear and the focus is smooth.