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Olympus Pen D

The Olympus Pen D is a half-frame 35mm viewfinder camera from the Olympus Pen family, introduced in the early 1960s. It was positioned as a higher-specification model in the line, fitted with a built-in selenium meter and a fast fixed lens for compact everyday shooting.

At UK auction today, hammer prices for the Pen D have been modest, with recent results sitting between £25 and £40 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. With only two recorded sales, the median value sits around £33, and what a Pen D sells for is heavily condition-dependent: a working meter, clean lens and smooth shutter lift prices toward the upper end.

Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: August 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source
Aug 2026 £27 £27 🇬🇧 eBay
Aug 2026 £45 £45 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Aug 2026 £35 £35 🇬🇧 eBay
Aug 2026 £22 £22 🇬🇧 eBay
Jul 2026 £34 £34 🇬🇧 eBay
Jul 2025 £25 £20 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £40 £40 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £62 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £62 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £88 £70 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £81 £65 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2023 £50 £50 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services

Frequently asked questions

What is an Olympus Pen D worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer results, an Olympus Pen D is worth roughly £25 to £40, with the price largely determined by cosmetic condition and whether the meter and shutter still function.

How much does an Olympus Pen D sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom sales have seen the Pen D sell for between £25 and £40 at the hammer, excluding buyer's premium.

Is the Olympus Pen D a half-frame camera?

Yes — the Pen D exposes half-frame images on standard 35mm film, giving around 72 exposures from a 36-exposure roll.