Voigtlander& Sohn Bessa T '101 years' (blue)
The Voigtländer Bessa T '101 Years' is a 35mm rangefinder camera body with a Leica M-compatible bayonet mount, issued as a limited commemorative edition marking 101 years of Voigtländer. The blue version is one of the special-finish variants of the Bessa T, a body that pairs a separate viewfinder system with a rangefinder window for use with external optical or electronic finders.
Auction data for this exact variant is thin: the single UK hammer result on file is £1,500 from June 2022, which sets the only documented saleroom reference point for what a blue '101 Years' Bessa T sells for. With just one wholesale data point, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a settled market price, and the next clean example to surface at auction could move the figure in either direction. Condition of the blue finish, completeness of box and papers, and the presence of the matching commemorative accessories materially affect the price this limited edition is worth.
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: June 2022
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| Jun 2022 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 40 (Lot AI_40_40254) Title: Voigtländer Bessa-T '101 Jahre Heliar' navy blue
Description:
Rare limited edition launched in 2001 to commemorate 101 years of the Heliar lenses, navy blue version in mint condition and working order, with Heliar 3.5/50mm no.4708 with special engraving '101' and logo, 50mm finder, strap, hood, lens cap, M39-M adapter, papers, presentation and maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11483) Title: Voigtländer Bessa T 101 Years Navy Blau
Description:
blue edition set, new in maker's box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 900 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17592) Title: Voigtländer Bessa T 101 Years blue
Description:
blue edition set, new in maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Bessa T '101 Years' (blue) worth today?
Based on the only UK auction hammer result on record, a blue '101 Years' Bessa T sold for £1,500 in 2022, which is the current reference value for this limited edition.
How much does a blue Bessa T '101 Years' sell for at auction?
The documented saleroom price is £1,500, achieved in June 2022; with only one data point, the price a future example fetches will depend heavily on condition and completeness.
Why is the '101 Years' blue edition more collectable than a standard Bessa T?
It is a limited commemorative variant with a distinctive blue finish, so collector demand for the special edition supports a higher value than the regular black Bessa T body.