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Voigtlander& Sohn Vitessa T

The Voigtländer Vitessa T is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in the late 1950s. Unlike the earlier folding Vitessa models, the T version features interchangeable lenses, positioning it as a more versatile enthusiast rangefinder when new.

At UK auction today, hammer prices for the Vitessa T typically fall in a £20–£210 range, with most recent saleroom results clustering around £30–£70 for the body with a standard lens. A clean, well-presented example sells for noticeably more than a rough one, and the presence of additional interchangeable lenses can lift the value toward the upper end of that range. These are wholesale hammer figures achieved in the auction market and exclude buyer's premium, so retail asking prices from dealers generally sit higher.

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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: March 2026

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £12 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £81 Flints Auctions
Sep 2025 £25 Flints Auctions
Sep 2025 £20 Special Auction Services
Mar 2025 £113 Chiswick Auctions
Jan 2025 £69 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £35 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £35 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £30 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £35 Special Auction Services
Jul 2024 £100 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £70 Special Auction Services
Apr 2023 £94 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £212 Flints Auctions
Jan 2021 £112 Flints Auctions
Dec 2010 EUR 250 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Feb 2006 £72 Christie's
Feb 2005 £144 Christie's
Feb 2005 £144 Christie's
Mar 2004 £776 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 203 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 £58 Christie's
Jul 2001 £82 Christie's
Jan 2001 £117 Christie's
Nov 1998 £253 Christie's
Jul 1998 £92 Christie's
Mar 1998 £161 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Voigtländer Vitessa T worth today?

Most Vitessa T bodies sell for between roughly £20 and £210 at UK auction, with typical results around £30–£70 depending on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and rangefinder are working correctly.

How much does a Vitessa T sell for in clean, working condition?

A tidy, functional example with a standard lens has recently sold for around £90–£210 at auction; exceptional outfits with extra lenses can push higher, while rough or non-working bodies often change hands for under £40.

Does condition really affect the price?

Yes — condition is the main driver of value on this model, with haze-free optics, accurate shutter speeds and a bright, aligned rangefinder separating a £30 parts body from a £150-plus usable camera.

Are the interchangeable lenses worth collecting separately?

Additional lenses for the Vitessa T add meaningfully to the price of a complete outfit at auction, and are the main reason some sales reach the upper end of the observed range.

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