Voigtlander& Sohn Vito Ill
The Voigtländer Vito III is a 35mm folding rangefinder camera introduced by Voigtländer in the early 1950s. It sat at the top of the Vito folding line, pairing a coupled rangefinder with a fast fixed lens, and was positioned as a premium compact for enthusiasts rather than a budget snapshot camera.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Vito III have sat in a tight band of roughly £160–£180, with the two most recent results falling at £160 and £175 and a median close to £170. That is the value a Vito III sells for at saleroom level today; dealer retail with a full service typically runs higher, and condition of the bellows, rangefinder patch and lens glass drives most of the spread.
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 2023
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| Apr 2023 | £160 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 114) Title: A Voigtländer Vito III Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Voigtländer Vito III Rangefinder Camera, shutter working, rangefinder functions, body G-VG, light scratches front/back of top plate, bellows G, |
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| Mar 2023 | £175 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 124) Title: A Voigtlander Vito III Folding Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera
Description:
chrome/black, 1951, serial no.124/R, with a Voigtländer Ultron f/2 50mm lens, serial no.3568052, shutter working, body G, lens F-G, slight haze, dust, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Vito III worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Vito III is worth roughly £160–£180, with recent sales clustered around £170. Cameras with clean bellows, a bright rangefinder and haze-free glass sit at the top of that range.
How much does a Voigtländer Vito III sell for at auction?
Recent UK auction hammer prices are £160 and £175, giving a median near £170. These figures exclude buyer's premium, so the all-in cost to a private buyer is higher.
Is the Vito III's price driven mainly by condition?
Yes. Because the sample size is small and the design is condition-sensitive, bellows integrity, rangefinder clarity and lens condition move the price more than cosmetics or boxed accessories.