Voigtlander& Sohn Vitessa (Type 125)
The Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 125) is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Voigtländer in Germany during the 1950s. It belongs to the folding Vitessa line, distinguished by its plunger-style film advance and barn-door front cover.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Vitessa (Type 125) have sat in a narrow £70–£110 band across the small sample of sales recorded, with a midpoint near £90. As of 2026, that wholesale, saleroom-level value reflects a modest collector market where condition of the bellows, shutter, and rangefinder optics drives what a clean example sells for; tatty bodies are worth considerably less.
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: January 2025
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| Jan 2025 | £90 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 274) Title: A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder Camera, shutter working, rangefinder working, body G-VG, slight wear to leatherette on lens door. With 50mm f/2 |
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| Feb 2024 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 200) Title: A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder camera
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A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder camera, 1950 model, shutter functions, rangefinder working, body G, with 50mm f/2 Ultron lens, elements G, in |
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| Oct 2023 | £110 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 464) Title: A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Voigtländer Vitessa 125 Rangefinder Camera, circa 19552, atomatic parralax correction (rear finder moves), shutter working, rangefinder functions, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 125) worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £70 and £110, so a working example is typically worth around £90 in the current market.
How much does a Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 125) sell for at auction?
The two most recent UK hammer prices on record were £70 and £110, giving a price range of about £70–£110 before commission.
What affects the value of a Vitessa (Type 125)?
Condition is the main driver: intact bellows, an accurate shutter, and a clear rangefinder patch push prices toward the upper end, while haze, sticky shutters, or bellows pinholes drop the value sharply.