Olympus 35 SP
35mm rangefinder
The Olympus 35 SP typically sells for £83 (median of 14 recorded sales, 2021–2026; fair evidence).
median of 14 sales, 2021–2026
last 3 years: £68 (12 sales)
Middle half of sales: £45–£128
Over time
Every sale since 2021; no trend line.
Latest sales All 14 →
What it is
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Generated summary, 24 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.
Questions
What makes the Olympus 35 SP different from other fixed-lens rangefinders?
It offers both spot and average metering modes, which was uncommon in compact rangefinders of its era and is part of why collectors continue to seek it out.
Facts
- Maker
- Olympus
- Type
- 35mm rangefinder
- Sales in the typical price
- 14
- First sale
- 5 May 2021
- Latest sale
- 13 Aug 2026
- Median
- £83
- Middle half
- £45–£128
- Evidence
- Fair
- Method
- v1
Cite this page
“Olympus 35 SP: typical sale price £83, the median of 14 recorded sales, 2021–2026, middle half £45–£128 (Fair, method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 8 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/o/olympus/35-sp/