Canon Canonet QL1735mm Rangefinder, Canon 40mm f/1.7

The Canonet QL17 GIII, introduced in 1972, was one of the finest fixed-lens rangefinder cameras ever produced. Its sharp Canon 40mm f/1.7 lens, quiet leaf shutter, and compact body made it ideal for street photography. Often called 'the poor man's Leica,' the Canonet QL17 offered exceptional optical quality at a fraction of the price and has become one of the most sought-after vintage compacts.

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