Voigtländer Vito III – Folding 35mm RF – Ultron 50mm f/2 – Rare

Description

The Voigtländer Vito III is a rare and beautifully engineered 35mm folding rangefinder camera, produced in Braunschweig, West Germany starting in 1950. It was the final and most advanced model in the Vito folding series, featuring a coupled rangefinder, top-plate focus control, and the exceptional Ultron 50mm f/2 lens — a 6-element design known for its sharpness and creamy rendering.

Built on a similar chassis to the Voigtländer Prominent, the Vito III shares many premium features, including a Synchro-Compur shutter with speeds from 1s to 1/500s + B, and a rigid lens bed that folds neatly into the body. Its compact form and elegant design make it a standout among German rangefinders of the era.

Condition

Good vintage condition. Ultron lens optics clean — no haze, fungus, or scratches. Shutter fires across all speeds. Rangefinder patch bright and aligned. Bellows light-tight. Focus knob smooth. Body shows heavy wear/minor damage to top.

Key Features

• Format: 35mm film (24×36mm)
• Lens: Voigtländer Ultron 50mm f/2 (coated, 6-element)
• Shutter: Synchro-Compur (1s–1/500s + B)
• Rangefinder: Coupled, coincident image
• Focus: Top-plate knob with integrated rewind key
• Aperture: f/2 to f/22, stepless
• Viewfinder: Bright-line optical finder
• Flash sync: ASA port with M and X settings
• Compact folding design – elegant and portable
• Made in West Germany by Voigtländer AG

Included Items

• Voigtländer Vito III camera with Ultron lens

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