Used Camera Price Index August 2026
In August 2026, Used Camera Hub recorded 23,550 verified used camera and lens sales across 6,635 tracked models. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Macro Autofocus APS-C Lens moved fastest at roughly 93.3 a week. Every figure below is a median price — what gear is trading for, not an asking price.
What's moving fastest
The 10 most liquid models, ranked by verified sales. Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Macro Autofocus APS-C Lens led at 93.3 a week. High turnover means a fair price is easy to find — and easy to get, if you're the one selling.
What condition is worth
Grade-by-grade median for the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III EF Mount Lens (43 graded sales). The clearest read on how much cosmetic condition actually moves price.
Cheapest reliable way into each system
The lowest-median body per brand. The cheapest way into any system this month was the Canon EOS 10D at $39 — a sensible entry point if you're buying into a mount rather than a specific camera.
| Brand | Entry body | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Canon | EOS 10D | $39 |
| Nikon | D50 | $54 |
| Minolta | X-700 | $81 |
| Pentax | K1000 | $91 |
| Panasonic | Lumix DMC-ZS3 Digital | $96 |
| Olympus | PEN E-PL1 MFT (Micro Four Thirds) | $105 |
Biggest movers
Largest median shifts versus 2026-07, gainers up in teal and decliners down in clay. Canon 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens for EF-M Mount rose most (▲17%), while Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Autofocus APS-C Lens fell hardest (▼17%). Early data is noisy on thin comps, so read direction more than magnitude for now.
Top models by volume
The 20 most-traded models this month. Each strip runs from the 5th to 95th percentile — the spread you should expect to pay — with the dot marking the median.