Canon 17mm f/4
The Canon FD 17mm f/4 is an ultra-wide-angle prime for the FD manual-focus mount, Canon's SLR system used from 1971 to 1987. Designed for reportage, architecture and landscape work, it delivers a very wide field of view at a modest f/4 maximum aperture.
Across recent UK saleroom results, hammer prices for the FD 17mm f/4 have ranged from £162 to £312, with a median in the low £200s — so a clean example is currently worth around £200–£250 in the auction market as of 2026. The top result of £312 in January 2025 suggests that cosmetically tidy copies with clean glass sell for a clear premium, while tired examples with cleaning marks or sticky focus tend to settle nearer the £160–£170 mark.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| FD f/4 | — | — | 6 | £138 – £312 |
| TS-E f/4L | — | — | 3 | £58 – £932 |
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 810 | 🇺🇸 ebay | TS-E f/4L | |
Title: CANON 17MM F/4L TS-E W/ SOFT COVER
Description:
Glass is clean with no haze, dust or fungus. Hunt's has been trusted choice for 112 years and we have outlasted many competitors, especially in this Internet age. Overall condition is excellent with only very minor handling wear. Location: Malden, MA, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | £932 | 🇬🇧 ebay | TS-E f/4L | |
Title: Canon TS-E TSE 17mm f/4 L F4 Tilt Shift Lens
Description:
Canon TS-E 17mm f4 L. Optics are mint condition. A really nice lens but I'm just not using it often. Location: Camperdown, VIC, Australia |
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| Jun 2026 | £58 | 🇬🇧 ebay | TS-E f/4L | |
Title: Canon EF TS-E 17mm F/4l Tilt-Shift Lens
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Canon TS-E 17mm F/4.0 L TS Lens at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! |
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| May 2026 | £460 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 307) Title: A Canon TS-E 17mm f/4 L Lens
Description:
A Canon TS-E 17mm f/4 L Lens, serial no 22927, EF mount, tilt & shift move freely, barrel VG-E, elements VG-E, with front & rear caps, lens manual, |
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| Jan 2025 | £312 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD f/4 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 347) Title: A Canon FD S.S.C. f/4 17mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 24743, barrel G, some paint wear, optics G, with caps and case. |
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| Aug 2024 | £162 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD f/4 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 389) Title: A Canon FD f/4 17mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 22785, barrel F because of a dent to the filter ring, optics F with coating marks to the front element. |
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| Apr 2024 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD f/4 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 111) Title: A Canon Lens FD 17mm f/4 Ultra Wide Angle Camera Lens
Description:
black, body G-VG, optics VG, with front & rear caps, (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2024 | £138 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD f/4 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 252) Title: A Canon FDn f/4 17mm Lens
Description:
date code 1982, serial no.17514, body G-VG, optics F-G, slight trace of fungus on rear element, with LH-C10 lens case, caps and Hoya 72mm UV filter |
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| Oct 2023 | £250 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 347) Title: A Canon FD 17mm f/4 S.S.C. Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 17mm f/4 S.S.C. Lens, serial no 23617, barrel G, some scratches & wear, elements G-VG, with front & rear caps, in Canon lens case |
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| Oct 2023 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD f/4 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 348) Title: A Canon FD 17mm f/4 Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 17mm f/4 Lens, serial no 17821, barrel G, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon FD 17mm f/4 worth today?
At UK auction, hammer prices have fallen between £162 and £312, giving a realistic current value of roughly £200–£250 for a clean, fully working copy.
How much does a Canon FD 17mm f/4 sell for at auction?
Recent results show the lens sells for £162 at the low end and up to £312 for the best examples, with most copies changing hands in the £170–£250 range.
Does condition affect the price of this lens?
Yes — the spread between the £162 and £312 sales indicates that glass clarity, smooth focus and clean aperture blades materially lift the price a buyer will pay.
What mount does the Canon FD 17mm f/4 use?
It uses the Canon FD manual-focus mount, which Canon produced from 1971 until it was superseded by the autofocus EF system in 1987.