Voss-Diax Diax IIa
The Voss Diax IIa is a German 35mm viewfinder camera from Voss of Ulm, part of the Diax series produced in the 1950s. It was positioned as a compact rangefinder-style camera for amateur photographers in the post-war West German market.
With only one recorded UK auction hammer result (£40 in April 2022), the Diax IIa trades at the lower end of the vintage German 35mm market today. That single saleroom datapoint suggests clean working examples sell for modest sums, but the sample is too small to fix a reliable price band, and condition will heavily influence what any given example is worth.
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: February 2026
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| Feb 2026 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 206) Title: A Voss Ulm Diax IIa 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no, 86809, body G-VG, shutter working on faster speeds, sticks on speeds 1/50s & below, requires shutter service, RF patch usable & (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2022 | £40 | David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Decorative Antiques & Collectors Sale (Lot 95a) Title: Diax IIa Rangefinder camera body with 50mm f/2.8 Xenar lens, in leather camera case
Description:
Diax IIa Rangefinder camera body with 50mm f/2.8 Xenar lens, in leather camera case |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 138 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24079) Title: Voss Diax IIa
Description:
with coupled rangefinder, Xenar 2.8/50mm Estimate: EUR 180 - EUR 250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voss Diax IIa worth?
Based on the single UK auction record available, a Diax IIa sold for £40 hammer in 2022; that is the only confirmed price datapoint, so the value of any individual example will depend heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Diax IIa sell for at auction?
The one verified UK saleroom result shows a hammer price of £40, which suggests the model sells in the low double digits rather than commanding collector premiums.
Is the Voss Diax IIa a rangefinder?
The Diax IIa is part of Voss's 1950s 35mm Diax line; buyers should verify the specific finder configuration of any individual camera before purchase, as the series included both viewfinder and coupled-rangefinder variants.