Voigtlander& Sohn Vitessa (Type 125)
The Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 125) is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Voigtländer in Germany during the 1950s. It belongs to the folding Vitessa line, distinguished by its plunger-style film advance and barn-door front cover.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Vitessa (Type 125) have sat in a narrow £70–£110 band across the small sample of sales recorded, with a midpoint near £90. As of 2026, that wholesale, saleroom-level value reflects a modest collector market where condition of the bellows, shutter, and rangefinder optics drives what a clean example sells for; tatty bodies are worth considerably less.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Dummy | — | — | 2 | £313 – £320 |
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: January 2025
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| Jan 2025 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 274) Title: A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder Camera, shutter working, rangefinder working, body G-VG, slight wear to leatherette on lens door. With 50mm f/2 |
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| Feb 2024 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 200) Title: A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder camera
Description:
A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder camera, 1950 model, shutter functions, rangefinder working, body G, with 50mm f/2 Ultron lens, elements G, in |
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| Oct 2023 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 464) Title: A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder Camera, circa 19552, atomatic parralax correction (rear finder moves), shutter working, rangefinder functions, |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 320 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Dummy | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38550) Title: Voigtländer Vitessa dummy
Description:
a quite rare, original dummy Vitessa, engraved on the base with 'Attrappe Dummy Factice', with Ultron 2/50mm no.3361677, excellent condition Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 313 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Dummy | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23886) Title: Voigtländer Vitessa (125) dummy
Description:
rare dummy camera, first type Vitessa with Ultron 2/50 no.3360285 engraved "Attrappe Dummy Factice" on baseplate Estimate: EUR 1,953 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 125) worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £70 and £110, so a working example is typically worth around £90 in the current market.
How much does a Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 125) sell for at auction?
The two most recent UK hammer prices on record were £70 and £110, giving a price range of about £70–£110 before commission.
What affects the value of a Vitessa (Type 125)?
Condition is the main driver: intact bellows, an accurate shutter, and a clear rangefinder patch push prices toward the upper end, while haze, sticky shutters, or bellows pinholes drop the value sharply.