Voigtlander& Sohn Vito III Prototype
The Voigtländer Vito III Prototype is a pre-production example of the Vito III, a 35mm folding rangefinder camera from Voigtländer & Sohn. As an unfinished or experimental version of a production model, it sits outside the standard Vito line and is encountered only as a one-off collector item rather than a regular-production camera.
Reference data for what a Vito III Prototype is worth is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result, recorded in March 2018, sold for £11,000. With only one wholesale saleroom data point on file, that figure should be read as an indicative ceiling for an exceptional prototype rather than a reliable market price in 2026, and the value of any individual example today will depend heavily on documentation, provenance and condition.
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.
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 11,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36293) Title: Voigtländer Vito III Prototype
Description:
Unique prototype with coupled rangefinder, fixed Ultron 1.9/5cm in Compur shutter to 1/500 sec., very similar to the prototype PR2058 illustrated in Prochnow 'Voigtländer Report 1' page 43, but with several notable differences like the large mounting plate for the lens (mounted instead the standard Vito III folding bed), green leather covering with vertical diamond pattern, different strap lugs etc., camera in excellent and fully working condition – the camera is illustrated in McKeowns Price Guide 12th Edition page 969 Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 9,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33418) Title: Voigtländer Vito III Prototype
Description:
The famous third Vito III prototype PR 2059 with rangefinder, fixed Ultron 1.9/5cm in Compur shutter to 1/500 sec., blue leather covering stamped 'Voigtländer' on the rear, the camera is illustrated in 'Voigtländer Report 1' by Claus Prochnov on page 43 - camera in fine and fully working condition, clean lenses Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 10,000 |
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