Voigtlander& Sohn Bessa R4 A
The Voigtländer Bessa R4A is a 35mm rangefinder camera with a Leica M-mount, designed around wide-angle photography with framelines for short focal lengths. It is part of the Bessa rangefinder series introduced in the 2000s and uses an aperture-priority automatic exposure system, as the "A" suffix indicates.
With only a single UK auction record on file, the Bessa R4A's value at saleroom level is difficult to pin down precisely; the one hammer result we have sits at £420 (August 2023), which gives a rough idea of what one body sold for at auction rather than a retail price. As of today in 2026, buyers searching for what a Bessa R4A is worth should treat that figure as indicative only, and expect condition and completeness of accessories to materially affect what it 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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Aug 2023 | £420 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 11) Title: A Voigtländer Bessa R4A Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
A Voigtländer Bessa R4A Rangefinder Camera Body, shutter working, meter responsive, finder clear, body G, paint wear to edges, with worn soft case, |
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