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Voigtlander& Sohn Vitessa L

The Voigtländer Vitessa L is a 35mm folding viewfinder camera produced in West Germany during the 1950s. The "L" designation indicates the addition of a built-in uncoupled selenium light meter to the Vitessa line, which is recognisable by its hinged "barn-door" front cover and tall plunger-style film advance.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Vitessa L have ranged from about £62 to £140, with a median close to £92 across the last few years. As of today in 2026, clean working examples with a responsive meter and clear rangefinder tend to sell for more than the median, while units with haze, stiff shutters or dead meters sit at the lower end of what the camera is worth at saleroom level.

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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: April 2025

Date Price Source
Apr 2025 £94 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £100 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £138 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £70 Special Auction Services
Feb 2024 £90 Special Auction Services
Jan 2024 £138 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 £125 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £80 Special Auction Services
Oct 2022 £62 Flints Auctions
Feb 2022 £106 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £62 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 £36 Flints Auctions
Nov 2008 EUR 120 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 162 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 240 Leitz Auction
Nov -0001 £70 Special Auction Services

Frequently asked questions

What is a Voigtländer Vitessa L worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in a £62–£140 range, with a median value around £92 depending on cosmetic condition and whether the meter and shutter still work correctly.

How much does a Vitessa L sell for at UK auction?

Typical hammer results are between roughly £70 and £100, with cleaner examples and working meters pushing the price towards £140.

What affects the price of a Vitessa L the most?

Shutter accuracy, lens clarity and a functioning selenium meter are the biggest factors; cameras missing any of these tend to sell at the bottom of the range.

Is the Vitessa L a rangefinder camera?

Yes — it is a 35mm folding camera with a coupled rangefinder and a leaf shutter, with the "L" variant adding a selenium light meter.

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