Voigtlander& Sohn Vitomatic IIa
The Voigtländer Vitomatic IIa is a 35mm viewfinder camera from the Vitomatic series, built in Germany and aimed at the mid-range amateur market when introduced in the early 1960s. It featured a coupled selenium meter and a coincident-image rangefinder for focusing.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Vitomatic IIa have been modest, with the two recorded sales falling between £50 and £81 and a median around £66. As of 2026, what a Vitomatic IIa is worth at saleroom level depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the selenium meter is still responsive, since these figures reflect wholesale hammer results rather than retail dealer pricing.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £69 | £55 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 77) Title: A Voigtlander Vitomatic IIa 35mm Camera
Description:
silver, body VG, light meter responds to light, with a Voigtlander Ultron f/2 50mm lens, barrel VG, optics G. Note: A 5% import Duty applies to this |
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| Sep 2025 | £81 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 163) Title: A Voigtlander Vitomatic IIa Compact Camera
Description:
silver, VG, light meter responds, in maker's box, with a Vito Proximeter 1 in leather case. |
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| Jun 2022 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 403) Title: A Voigtlander Vitomatic IIa 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body VG, shutter working, rangefinder patch visible & travels, optics VG, together with a Voigtlander Vitoret F, body G, shutter working, (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2004 | £382 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - THE PROPERTY OF A COLLE (Lot 126) Title: Vitomatic IIa prototype
Description:
Vitomatic IIa prototype Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jul 1998 | £34 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 294) Title: Vitomatic IIa
Description:
Vitomatic IIa Estimate: £20 - £100 |
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| Mar 1998 | £207 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 286) Title: Vitomatic IIa
Description:
Vitomatic IIa Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Mar 1998 | £149 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 285) Title: Vitomatic IIa
Description:
Vitomatic IIa Estimate: £100 - £120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Vitomatic IIa worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Vitomatic IIa sells for roughly £50 to £81, with the price depending on working order of the meter and shutter.
How much does a Vitomatic IIa sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices have been £50 and £81, giving a median value of about £66 before buyer's premium.
Is the Vitomatic IIa a rangefinder?
Yes, it has a coupled rangefinder for focusing alongside its built-in selenium light meter.