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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.

Date Price Source
Mar 2025 £38 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £20 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £10 Special Auction Services
Dec 2023 £30 Special Auction Services