Olympus 35 III
The Olympus 35 III is a 35mm film rangefinder camera from Olympus's early postwar 35 series, a line of compact viewfinder/rangefinder bodies the company built before its later Pen and OM cameras took over.
Sales data for the 35 III is extremely thin: the only verified UK auction hammer result on file is a single sale at £636 in 2003, so there is no current-year median or range that can be quoted with confidence. Today, anyone trying to gauge what a 35 III is worth or how much one sells for at saleroom level should treat that lone figure as a historical data point rather than a guide to the present price.
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: November 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 636 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22378) Title: Olympus 35 III
Description:
Die seltenste aller frühen Olympus Sucherkameras und die erste für das Format 24x36mm mit 3,5/4cm Zuiko Nr.40910, Deckel Estimate: EUR 19,490 - EUR 284,980 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus 35 III worth today?
There is too little auction data to give a reliable current value; the only recorded UK hammer price in our records is £636, achieved back in 2003.
How much does an Olympus 35 III sell for at auction?
Recent comparable hammer prices are not available in our dataset, so any current price estimate would be speculative rather than evidence-based.
Is the Olympus 35 III a rare camera?
The scarcity of sales records suggests examples do not change hands often at UK auction, but a single data point is not enough to confirm true rarity.