Olympus 35 RD
The Olympus 35 RD is a compact 35mm rangefinder camera with a fixed lens, sold by Olympus during the 1970s as part of its 35-series of fixed-lens rangefinders. It was positioned as a higher-specification compact aimed at photographers who wanted manual control alongside automatic exposure in a pocketable body.
Sales data for the Olympus 35 RD is currently limited: a single recorded UK auction hammer result in April 2024 sold for £75, so today's market value is best read as indicative rather than firm. With only one data point available, what a 35 RD sells for at saleroom level will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, working shutter and meter, and clean optics.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | £157 | £157 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus 35 RD Rangefinder Film Camera – Zuiko 40mm f/1.7 Lens – Well Cared For
Description:
Rangefinder window and viewfinder glass appear clear. Olympus F.Zuiko 40mm f/1.7 fixed lens. Olympus F.Zuiko 40mm f/1.7. A fast, sharp lens that is highly regarded by film photographers. Lens appearsclean and clear, with no fungus, haze or scratches visible to the naked eye. Location: St. Albans, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £127 | £127 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus 35 RD Rangefinder Film Camera Working w/ F. Zuiko 40mm F/1.7 Lens
Description:
W/ F.Zuiko 40mm F/1.7 Lens. The lens may require a clean, potentially internal dust / haze. We do NOT test with film. West Yorkshire. Binoculars Assorted Makes & Models Pre Loved Untested Lot of 15. {{tab4title}}. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus 35 RD Rangefinder Camera with 40mm F1.7 Lens. For Repair
Description:
In beautiful cosmetic condition. Was working fine but has developed the usual stuck shutter and sticky aperture blades. Definitely worth repairing. A lovely example. Location: Bath, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £29 | £29 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Faulty Olympus 35 RD Camera - Fungus & Jammed
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Faulty Olympus 35 RD Camera - Fungus & Jammed at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Ron Harrison Ltd, Thornfield House, Dunston R, United Kingdom |
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| Jan 2026 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 380) Title: An Olympus 35 RD Compact Camera
Description:
An Olympus 35 RD Compact Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G-VG, elements G-VG, with front cap |
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| Apr 2024 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 124) Title: An Olympus 35 RD Compact Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, 1975-79, serial no.396735, with a F.Zuiko f/1.7 40mm lens, shutter fires on manual speeds, automatic untested, rangefinder working, body G, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus 35 RD worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, an Olympus 35 RD has sold for around £75 at hammer, though with only one verified sale the true market value range cannot yet be defined with confidence.
How much does an Olympus 35 RD sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK auction hammer price for the 35 RD is £75 from April 2024; clean, fully working examples would be expected to sit at or above that level.
What affects the price of an Olympus 35 RD?
Condition is the main driver of value: a working shutter and meter, clear optics free of haze or fungus, and clean cosmetics all push the price higher, while non-functional bodies sell for considerably less.