What is the cheapest used Olympus 35 ED in the UK?

The cheapest used Olympus 35 ED currently listed is £21.45 at eBay, based on 7 listings compared across 2 UK retailers.

How many used Olympus 35 ED are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 7 used Olympus 35 ED listings available across 2 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

Used Olympus 35 ED for Sale — From £21

£21.45 Low price

£1000.00 High price

7 Listings

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Great for: general travel beginner

Olympus's budget 35-series compact — 38mm lens, zone focus, CdS auto exposure, leaf shutter, 1974.

The Olympus 35 ED was produced in the mid 1970s as a more affordable model in the 35-series of fixed-lens compacts. It was a simpler camera than the coupled-rangefinder models such as the 35 SP and RD, using a scale or zone focusing system rather than a rangefinder, and it was aimed at buyers who wanted an automatic Olympus compact at a lower price.

The 35 ED is a fixed-lens 35mm compact with a lens of around 38mm and a leaf shutter. Focusing is by scale or zone rather than a coupled rangefinder, and exposure is handled automatically by a CdS meter. As with the metered cameras of this era the meter was designed around a mercury cell of about 1.35 volts, so the voltage of modern replacement batteries should be considered for accurate readings.

In use the 35 ED suits a photographer who wants a compact automatic camera for travel and everyday snapshots without the cost or complexity of a rangefinder. The zone-focus system asks the user to estimate distance rather than confirm it optically, which keeps the camera simple but rewards familiarity, and the automatic exposure makes it quick to shoot in good light.

When buying, confirm the zone-focus ring moves and sets correctly and that the leaf shutter fires at all speeds. Test the CdS meter and remember it was designed for a 1.35V mercury cell, so an adapter or zinc-air cell may be needed for accurate exposure. Inspect the lens for haze and fungus, check the light seals, and look for sticky aperture blades and battery-door corrosion typical of cameras of this age.