Canon 135mm f/4
1941 prototype
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Serenar f/4 | — | — | 18 | £15 – £300 |
| TS-E f/4L Macro | — | — | 0 | — |
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 240 | 🇺🇸 ebay | Serenar f/4 | |
Title: Leica L39 Canon Serenar 135mm f4 LTM Lens w Finder Case Japan
Description:
The included external finder is essential for accurate framing at 135mm and adds significant collector and usability value. The exterior shows minimal wear with well-preserved finish and markings. Aperture blades appear clean. Location: Harrisburg, PA, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 97 | 🇪🇺 ebay | Serenar f/4 | |
Title: M39 Canon Serenar f:4 1:4 135mm lens
Description:
M39 Canon Serenar f:4 1:4 135mm Objektiv + Aufstecksucher. Location: Leipzig, Germany |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 48 | 🇺🇸 ebay | Serenar f/4 | |
Title: Vintage Canon Serenar 135mm f4 - L39 Mount - Smooth Focus, Glass Shiny + Haze
Description:
With L39 (LTM) Leica 39mm mount. It looks ok, with brilliant colors. So if you can clean the haze, it will likely function like this in normal conditions. glass (front and rear) is clean and shiny, with no dust specks inside, no scratch/fungus;. Location: Forest Hills, New York, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | £80 | 🇬🇧 ebay | Serenar f/4 | |
Title: Canon Serenar 135mm f/4 Leica LTM Mount Prime Lens for Canon Rangefinder Cameras
Description:
The focus and aperture move well and the body is in good condition for its age. Location: Lewes, United Kingdom |
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| Oct 2023 | £15 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 206) Title: A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 5787, barrel G, elements G, with unbranded front cap, rear cap, in 135mm Serenar case |
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| Oct 2023 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 212) Title: A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial 45302, barrel G, elements G, with series VI lens hood, rear cap, 135mm finder, in 135mm Serenar lens |
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| Oct 2023 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 211) Title: A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial 44579, barrel G, elements G, with series VI lens hood, rear cap, 135mm finder, in 135mm Serenar lens |
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| Oct 2023 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 210) Title: A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial 41311, barrel G, elements G, with series VI lens hood, rear cap, 135mm finder, in 135mm Serenar lens |
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| Oct 2023 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 209) Title: A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 38849, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, with series VI hood, rear cap, |
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| Oct 2023 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 208) Title: A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 35927, made in occupied Japan on rear lens cap, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps, 135mm |
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| Oct 2023 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 207) Title: A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 135mm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 6670, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps, 135mm finder, in 13.5cm Serenar case |
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| Oct 2023 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 205) Title: A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens
Description:
A Canon 13.5cm f/4 Serenar Lens, chrome, serial no 5141, barrel G, elements G, with front & rear caps and 13.5cm finder, G |
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| Dec 2021 | £43 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 410) Title: A Canon Serenar f/4 135mm Lens
Description:
screw mount, chrome, serial no. 42487, body, G-VG, elements, F-G, some internal haze and light cleaning marks, complete with 135mm finder |
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| Apr 2019 | £72 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 222) Title: A Canon Serenar f/4 135mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 35318, body, G-VG, elements, VG-E; Marked to side in katakana 'シｰピｰオｰ' (CPO). These markings where used from 1948-49, then |
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| Apr 2018 | £72 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1139) Title: A Canon Serenar f/4 135mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 5423, body, VG, elements, G-VG, some internal haze, with Canon 135mm finder, in maker's case; Very early low serial number example |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30590) Title: Canon Seiki-Kogaku Serenar 4/135mm
Description:
very early and rare tele in excellent condition, good lenses (leather keeper) Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 300 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29083) Title: Canon Serenar 4/13.5cm
Description:
very rare uncoupled Seiki-Kogaku Serenar n very fine original condition, 3rd type, according to Peter Kitchingman (Canon M39 Lenses 1939-1971, see p.166-175) only approx. 50 were ever made and very few are known to exist, good lenses Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 300 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Serenar f/4 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_14868) Title: Canon Seiki-Kogaku Serenar 4/135mm
Description:
very early and rare tele in excellent condition, good lenses (leather keeper) Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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