Voomp Pioner
The Voomp Pioner is a rare Soviet-era 35mm camera attributed to the Leningrad-based Voomp workshops. Surviving examples are scarce, which is the dominant factor in what one is worth on the collector market.
Sales data for the Pioner is extremely thin: a single recorded hammer result of £22,000 at auction in 2018, with no further confirmed results to triangulate against. On that basis the price today should be regarded as indicative rather than a reliable median, and any current value will hinge heavily on provenance, originality and the specific auction venue at which it sells for a comparable figure.
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: March 2018
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 22,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_35790) Title: VOOMP II Pioner
Description:
Very rare beautifully made Russian Leica II copy by VOOMP (Union of Optico Mechanical Factories). The camera was designed by Mr. Muratov in 1933 and only very few of them survived. With nickel VOOMP Experimental Factory 3.5/50mm no.572, a Tessar copy in 40mm thread mount. Original lens cap engraved 'Pioner'. The very early camera (there are only three lower serial numbers known) is in beautiful original condition and fully functional. Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voomp Pioner worth?
Based on the only confirmed auction record available, a Voomp Pioner sold at hammer for £22,000 in 2018; with just one data point, current value is best treated as a rough indication rather than a settled market price.
How much does a Voomp Pioner sell for at auction?
The single recorded sale price is £22,000 hammer, achieved in 2018, so quoted figures elsewhere should be cross-checked against any newer specialist auction results.
Why is the Voomp Pioner so expensive?
The Pioner is a scarce early Soviet camera with very few surviving examples reaching open sale, and that rarity, rather than features, is what drives its value among collectors.