Voigtlander& Sohn Vitessa (Type 133)
The Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 133) is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Voigtländer & Sohn. It belongs to the folding-bellows Vitessa series introduced in the early 1950s, a compact viewfinder/rangefinder design aimed at the enthusiast 35mm market of that period.
Auction data for the Vitessa (Type 133) is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £90 from 2018 is the only data point available, so a meaningful price range cannot yet be drawn. As of 2026, condition of the bellows, plunger mechanism and rangefinder optics will dominate what any individual example is worth at saleroom level, and buyers should treat the £90 figure as indicative rather than a reliable median.
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 2018
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2018 | £90 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1206) Title: A Voigtlander Vitessa Type 133 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1954, chrome, serial no. 54680, with Voigtlander Ulton f/2 50mm lens, serial no. 3562822, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG-E, some very light |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 133) worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, a Vitessa (Type 133) sold for £90 hammer in 2018; with only one recorded sale, the current value is best judged against comparable Vitessa-series results and the specific condition of the example.
How much does a Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 133) sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction sale on record is £90, so this should be treated as a single data point rather than a established market price.
What affects the price of a Vitessa (Type 133)?
Bellows condition, working plunger advance, a clear rangefinder patch and clean lens elements are the main factors that drive what the camera sells for, alongside the presence of an original case or accessories.