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Olympus FTL

The Olympus FTL is a 35mm film SLR introduced in the early 1970s. It used an M42 screw lens mount, an unusual choice for Olympus, and was a short-lived model produced before the company shifted its SLR line to the OM bayonet system.

With only a thin sales record to draw on, recent UK auction hammer prices for the Olympus FTL sit in a narrow £35–£38 range, giving a median around £37 in today's market. Because these are wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail, what an FTL is worth at a shop counter typically sits higher, and condition and the presence of a working meter are the main factors that decide whether one sells for the lower or upper end of that band.

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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: May 2026

Date Price Source
May 2026 £25 Special Auction Services
Mar 2026 £62 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £35 Special Auction Services
Jul 2023 £45 David Duggleby
Mar 2023 £38 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is an Olympus FTL worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer results, an Olympus FTL is worth roughly £35–£38, though clean, fully working examples can price higher at retail.

How much does an Olympus FTL sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices show the FTL sells for around £35 to £38, with the median price close to £37.

Why is the Olympus FTL unusual within the Olympus SLR range?

The FTL uses the M42 screw mount rather than the OM bayonet that defined later Olympus SLRs, which is the main reason collectors take an interest in it.

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