Olympus OM-40
The Olympus OM-40 is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera from the OM system, introduced in the mid-1980s as a consumer-oriented addition to Olympus's manual-focus SLR line. It sat below the professional OM bodies in positioning, aimed at enthusiast photographers wanting aperture-priority automation in a compact body.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the OM-40 have been modest, with three recorded sales between £10 and £30 and a median around £20. Today in 2026 the OM-40 is a low-value body at saleroom level, and what a clean, working example is worth depends heavily on whether the shutter and meter are functional — untested lots sell for very little.
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.
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| Mar 2025 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 209) Title: An Olympus OM40 SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising an OM40 body, black, VG, shutter works, metering responds to light, with a Zuiko f/4 75-150 zoom lens, barrel VG, optics F-G with light |
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| Aug 2024 | £20 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 717) Title: An Olympus OM-40 Program SLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus OM-40 Program SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G, with Zuiko 50mm f/1.8,Tokina |
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| Aug 2024 | £10 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 718) Title: An Olympus OM-40 Program SLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus OM-40 Program SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G, with Vivitar MC 28-200mm |
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| Dec 2023 | £30 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 362) Title: An Olympus OM-40 Programme SLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus OM-40 Programme SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, responsive in auto, self timer working, body G, some wear/brassing to edges, |
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