Olympus OM-2 MD
The Olympus OM-2 MD is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera that uses the Olympus OM bayonet mount and was introduced in the mid-1970s as part of the compact OM system designed by Yoshihisa Maitani. The MD designation indicates the body is prepared for Olympus motor drive coupling, and when new it sat in the enthusiast tier with aperture-priority automatic exposure alongside manual control.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the OM-2 MD have landed in a £45–£94 band across the last two years, with a median around £65 — these are saleroom wholesale results rather than dealer retail. The most recent 2025 result sold for £75, and as of today values remain closely tied to cosmetic condition, a working meter, and the state of the light seals and prism foam.
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: October 2025
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| Oct 2025 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 122) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 509427, body G, shutter working, meter responds to light, advance lever working but feels less positive than usual, with a |
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| Aug 2025 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 101) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
silver, serial number 506739, body F, has leatherette damage to rear, not powering up, shutter not firing. |
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| May 2025 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 137) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 519746, body G, tiny ding to prism cover, shutter working, meter responds to light, with a Zuiko f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel VG, |
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| Apr 2025 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 94) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, serial number 465920, shutter works, meter responds to light, with a Zuiko f/1.4 50mm lens, barrel G, optics G, and a Zuiko f/4 75-150mm zoom, |
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| Feb 2025 | £69 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 112) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 495452, body G, not poering up with new batteries, with a Zuiko f/3.5 28mm lens, bsrrel G, optics G. |
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| Dec 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 134) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD Camera Outfit
Description:
to include an OM-2 MD, body F-G, usage marks to base, shutter works, meter responds, with a Zuik f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel G, optics F-G with light |
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| Aug 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 70) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD Camera and Vivitar Lenses
Description:
comprising OM-2 MD, black, serial number 422482, body G, shutter works, meter works, self-timer works, with Vivitar f/2.8 135mm lens, barrel G, |
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| Jul 2024 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 137) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD Camera
Description:
black, serial number 417764, body G, some brassing to top and bottom plate, metering responds to light band appears in viewfinder display, shutter |
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| Dec 2023 | £45 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 180) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD SLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus OM-2 MD SLR Camera, shutter working, responsive in auto, film advance lever slow to return, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, |
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| Aug 2023 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 185) Title: A Black Olympus OM-2 MD 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
serial no.361511 with an OM-System F.Zuiko Auto-S f/1.8 50mm lens, shutter working, body G, plastic cover to baseplate and battery cover worn with |
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| Jun 2023 | £55 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 2) Title: An Olympus OM-2 MD SLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus OM-2 MD SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, responsive in auto mode, body G-VG, light wear to base, with F |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus OM-2 MD worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the value between roughly £45 and £94, with a median near £65 for a working body in average cosmetic condition.
How much does an Olympus OM-2 MD sell for at auction?
The most recent 2025 sale in our data sold for £75, and clean working examples have consistently fetched between £75 and £94 at hammer.
Does condition affect the price of an OM-2 MD?
Yes — meter accuracy, shutter reliability, intact light seals and clean optics on any attached lens are the main factors that push a price toward the upper end of the range.
Is the OM-2 MD different from a standard OM-2?
The MD suffix indicates a body fitted with the motor drive coupling on the baseplate, allowing attachment of the Olympus OM motor drive or winder.