Voigtlander& Sohn Bessa R2
The Voigtländer Bessa R2 is a 35mm rangefinder camera body with a Leica M-style bayonet lens mount, produced by Cosina under the Voigtländer name in the early 2000s. It was positioned as an affordable mechanical-shutter alternative for M-mount lens users.
Sales data for the Bessa R2 is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from January 2025 shows the body selling for £200, which is the only verified data point available today. Because that figure reflects one wholesale saleroom result rather than a retail asking price, what a Bessa R2 is worth in 2026 should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market median, and condition, finish variant and the presence of original packaging will all influence what an example sells for.
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 | £200 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 273) Title: A Voigtländer Bessa R2 Camera Body
Description:
A Voigtländer Bessa R2 Camera Body, olive, shutter speed not changing, not staying open in bulb, meter responsive, body G-VG |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 450 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37403) Title: Voigtländer Bessa R2
Description:
M-mount body in near mint condition and in perfect working order, with body cap Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15415) Title: Voigtländer Bessa-R 2 Olive
Description:
with chrome Color-Skopar 2.5/50mm, adapter-ring 50/75, new in original maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Bessa R2 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Bessa R2 body has sold for around £200 at hammer, though with only one data point the realistic value range is wider depending on condition and accessories.
How much does a Bessa R2 sell for at auction?
The most recent verified UK saleroom result is £200 in January 2025; clean, boxed examples can price higher, while bodies with rangefinder or shutter faults typically sell for less.
Is the Bessa R2 compatible with Leica M lenses?
Yes, the R2 uses the Leica M bayonet mount, so M-mount lenses from Voigtländer, Leica and other makers will fit the body directly.