{"product_id":"canon-rangefinder-with-5cm-f-3-5-serenar-lens-black-and-blue","title":"Canon IIB Rangefinder with 5cm F3.5 Serenar Lens – Black Body with Blue cover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully preserved Canon IIB rangefinder paired with the classic 5cm F3.5 Serenar lens. This example features the desirable black body finish and striking blue cover, giving it strong collector appeal and excellent vintage character. The Canon IIB offers reliable Barnack‑style handling, smooth mechanical operation and a compact form factor ideal for both display and practical shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eDescribed as excellent, with clean cosmetics and smooth mechanical performance. Shutter works as expected, lens is clean with clear optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon IIB rangefinder body (black finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon Serenar 5cm F3.5 lens \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack‑finished Canon bodies from this era are increasingly sought after, especially when paired with early Serenar lenses featuring the distinctive blue coating. The IIB represents an important stage in Canon’s pre‑war and early post‑war rangefinder development, offering Leica‑inspired engineering with Canon’s own refinements. Well‑kept examples like this are ideal for collectors who value originality, aesthetic appeal and mechanical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon IIB Barnack‑style rangefinder body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5cm F3.5 Serenar lens with blue coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth shutter and focus operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM39 Leica Thread Mount compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Canon pre‑1950s engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanon IIB rangefinder, Canon IIB black body, Canon Serenar 5cm F3.5, Serenar blue coating lens, Canon LTM camera, vintage Canon rangefinder, Canon screw mount camera, collectible Canon camera, Canon Barnack style, classic 35mm rangefinder camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53030092964182,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP4107_e15d695d-866b-45cb-8351-ee8413a43d2d.jpg?v=1775297987","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/canon-rangefinder-with-5cm-f-3-5-serenar-lens-black-and-blue","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}