Canon IIb ,made in occupied japan, w. Canon Serenar 1.9/50mm

Canon IIb “Made in Occupied Japan” Rangefinder w. Canon Serenar 1.9/50mm – classic postwar model

The Canon IIb “Made in Occupied Japan” is a historically significant rangefinder camera from the late 1940s, produced during the Allied occupation of Japan. The engraved “Made in Occupied Japan” marking makes this model especially collectible, representing a pivotal era in Japanese camera manufacturing.

Paired with the fast Canon Serenar 1.9/50mm lens, it delivers excellent optical performance and embodies the precision craftsmanship of early postwar Japan — strongly inspired by the Leica screw-mount design.

Key Features & Highlights

• Canon IIb “Made in Occupied Japan” – early Leica-style Japanese rangefinder
• Rare “Made in Occupied Japan” engraving – historically important
• Canon Serenar 1.9/50mm – fast standard lens with classic rendering
• Cloth focal-plane shutter up to 1/500s
• Accurate built-in rangefinder
• All-metal construction – robust and precisely built
• Highly collectible example of postwar Japanese camera engineering

Condition

• Good vintage condition with visible signs of wear
• Light bubbling on bottom plate
• Shutter speeds from 1/20s and slower working, faster speeds slightly off
• Rangefinder clear and accurate
• Lens free from haze and fungus, minor dust and cleaning marks on front/rear elements (no effect on images)
• Focus and aperture slightly stiff – CLA recommended

Scope of Delivery

• Canon IIb “Made in Occupied Japan” camera
• Canon Serenar 1.9/50mm lens
• Scope of delivery as shown in the pictures.

Conclusion

The Canon IIb “Made in Occupied Japan” with Serenar 1.9/50mm is a remarkable collector’s piece that reflects both the craftsmanship and the historical significance of early Japanese camera production. The “Occupied Japan” engraving, solid construction, and optical performance make it a valuable addition for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage rangefinders – a true symbol of postwar photographic history.