VOIGTLÄNDER VITESSA — ULTRON 50mm f/2 — WORKING METER
The most sought-after Vitessa configuration — f/2 Ultron optics, functional meter.
CAMERA — Voigtländer Vitessa
Condition: Excellent
The Vitessa is one of the most elegant and distinctive German compacts
of the 1950s — its unique plunger film advance and barn-door lens cover
make it instantly recognizable among rangefinder collectors.
- Shutter: Fires at all speeds.
- Slow speeds: Inaccurate — classic on unserviced Vitessa.
A CLA is recommended for critical slow-speed work.
- Meter: Functional and responsive — increasingly rare on this model. ✓
- Body: Excellent cosmetic condition — beautiful overall presentation.
- Leatherette: Clean and well-preserved.
- Leather case: Included — poor condition (tear visible in photos).
LENS — Voigtländer Ultron 50mm f/2
Condition: Excellent+
The Ultron 50mm f/2 is the finest and most luminous lens
available for the Vitessa system — renowned for its sharpness
and rendering wide open.
- Glass: Clean. No haze, no fungus.
- Aperture: Clean blades, responsive.
- Optical potential: Excellent.
WHY THIS CAMERA
- Ultron f/2 — the rarest and most desirable Vitessa lens.
- Working meter — a genuine rarity on this model.
- Excellent cosmetic condition — beautiful presentation.
- Sold honestly — slow speeds noted, CLA recommended.
- Ships from Paris, France — specialist vintage camera dealer.
CONDITION SUMMARY
Body: Excellent (slow speeds inaccurate — see notes)
Ultron: Excellent+ (clean glass)
Meter: Functional ✓
Case: Included (poor condition — tear visible)
SHIPPING
Ships from Paris, France.
Japan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured, tracked shipping.
Combined shipping available.
Any questions welcome. Additional photos available on request.
