Voigtländer Vito II 35mm Folding Camera – 50mm f/3.5 – Faulty Shutter

Description

The Voigtländer Vito II is a classic German-made folding 35mm camera, produced circa 1954. It features a coated Color-Skopar 50mm f/3.5 lens in a Prontor-S shutter, housed in a compact, elegant body with manual controls. This model is prized for its portability, build quality, and optical performance.

This example is offered as-is due to a mechanical fault: the shutter sticks at all speeds. Ideal for display, repair, or parts.

Condition

• Shutter sticks at all speeds – requires service
• Lens optics clean with no noticeable haze or fungus
• Bellows intact with no visible light leaks
• Viewfinder clear
• Film advance and rewind functional
• Cosmetic condition: good overall with light wear consistent with age

Included

• Voigtländer Vito II camera body
• Color-Skopar 50mm f/3.5 lens

Collectors Notes

The Vito II is a transitional model between Voigtländer’s prewar folders and the later Vito B. Its Color-Skopar lens is a four-element design known for excellent sharpness and contrast, especially when stopped down. The Prontor-S shutter offers speeds from 1 to 1/300 sec plus B and T, though this unit requires attention. A great candidate for CLA (clean, lube, adjust) or shelf display.

Key Features

• Folding 35mm format
• Color-Skopar 50mm f/3.5 lens
• Prontor-S shutter (T, B, 1–300)
• Manual focus and exposure
• Compact and lightweight (approx. 415g)
• Push-on 29mm filter mount

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