Voigtlander& Sohn Bessa R2 S
The Voigtländer Bessa R2 S is a 35mm rangefinder camera body fitted with a Nikon S-mount, allowing use of lenses from the Nikon S rangefinder system. It was offered as part of Cosina-built Bessa R2 series aimed at users of vintage rangefinder lens mounts.
Sales data for the Bessa R2 S is thin: a single UK auction hammer result in November 2024 sold for £600, which sits at wholesale saleroom level rather than retail. With only one data point, that figure is best read as an indicator rather than a firm guide to what the camera is worth in 2026, and condition and completeness of the original packaging will materially affect what an example sells for.
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| NHS Edition (Nikon Historical Society) | — | — | 0 | — |
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: November 2024
| Date | Price | Source | Variant | |
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| Nov 2024 | £600 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 123) Title: A Voigtlander Bessa R2S Special Edition Rangefinder Camera
Description:
2006, black, serial no. 0101773, with Voigtlander S Heliar f/3.5 50mm lens, black/chrome, serial no. 9520594, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Bessa R2 S worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer price on file is £600 from November 2024; with just one sale recorded, that figure is an indicative value rather than a reliable market price.
How much does a Bessa R2 S sell for at UK auction?
Recorded hammer results show a single sale at £600, achieved at saleroom level and excluding buyer's and seller's commission.
Why is the Bessa R2 S priced differently from other Bessa R2 variants?
The R2 S uses the Nikon S rangefinder mount, which is less common than Leica M or screw-mount versions, so its value is driven by demand from Nikon S-system lens owners rather than by general rangefinder buyers.