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Voigtlander& Sohn Prominent II

The Voigtländer Prominent II is a 35mm coupled-rangefinder camera produced in West Germany in the 1950s. It used the Voigtländer bayonet lens mount and sat at the upper end of the maker's rangefinder line, competing with contemporary Leica and Contax bodies.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Prominent II have sat in the £440–£500 range, with a 2025 sale at £500 and a 2023 sale at £438 giving a median near £500. An older 2007 result of £550 suggests values have been broadly stable over nearly two decades, and in today's market a clean, working body with a coupled lens continues to sell for a similar figure.

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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: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £500 Flints Auctions
Jul 2024 £350 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £438 Flints Auctions
Apr 2022 £500 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £260 Flints Auctions
May 2020 £429 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 £600 Flints Auctions
Nov 2015 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 440 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 1,979 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £537 Christie's
Mar 2004 £454 Christie's
Nov 2002 EUR 6,875 Leitz Auction
Mar 2001 £1,175 Christie's
Mar 2001 £646 Christie's
Feb 1999 £437 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Voigtländer Prominent II worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results cluster around £440–£500, so a complete working example is typically worth roughly £500 at saleroom level.

How much does a Prominent II sell for at auction?

Three tracked UK hammer sales between 2007 and 2025 fell between £438 and £550, indicating a fairly narrow price band for the body.

Does condition affect the value of a Prominent II?

Yes — rangefinder clarity, shutter accuracy and cosmetic condition drive price, and examples with non-working rangefinders or capping shutters sell well below the £500 median.

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