Voigtlander& Sohn Bessa II Apo-Lanthar

{"overview":"The Voigtländer Bessa II Apo-Lanthar is a folding medium-format rangefinder camera producing 6x9 negatives on 120 roll film. With only two data points on file, the market is thin and heavily condition-dependent; as of today a clean, haze-free Apo-Lanthar example is what drives the price, and a cloudy or separated lens can halve the value. Prices are worth tracking carefully because the Apo-Lanthar variant sells for a large multiple of standard Bessa II bodies.","buying_guide":"Inspect the Apo-Lanthar lens first: these are prone to haze, internal fogging, and element separation, and a clean set of glass is the single biggest factor in value. Check the bellows for pinholes (shine a torch inside a darkened room), confirm the rangefinder patch is visible and aligns correctly, and test the Compur shutter at all speeds — slow speeds commonly stick.

Generated summary, 24 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.