Voigtländer Vitessa Ultron 2/50mm NOTTESTED

Voigtländer Vitessa Ultron 2/50mm NOTTESTED

The Voigtländer Vitessa is a premium 35mm viewfinder camera, produced during the 1950s by Voigtländer AG in Braunschweig, Germany. Renowned for its mechanical sophistication and elegant design, it features the distinctive folding “barn door” lens cover and a unique plunger-style film advance mechanism, hallmarks of Voigtländer’s precision craftsmanship.

It is equipped with the legendary Ultron 2/50mm lens, designed by Dr. Albrecht Tronnier, celebrated for its outstanding sharpness, fast aperture, and smooth bokeh. The Ultron remains one of Voigtländer’s finest optical achievements and a true symbol of postwar German camera excellence.

Key Features

• Voigtländer Vitessa – 35mm viewfinder camera, Made in Germany
• Lens: Ultron 2/50mm – fast, high-quality standard lens
• Distinctive folding “barn door” lens protection system
• Innovative plunger-style film advance
• Precision leaf shutter
• Fully mechanical – no batteries required
• Durable metal construction with refined German engineering
• Classic 1950s Voigtländer design

Condition

• Age-appropriate condition with signs of use
• Item not tested for functionality (NOTTESTED) – function unknown, possibly defective
• Lens may show haze, fungus, scratches, or other defects

Scope of Delivery

Scope of delivery as shown in the pictures.

Note

Sold without warranty. Item is explicitly offered as NOTTESTED – function unknown, possibly defective.

Conclusion

The Voigtländer Vitessa with Ultron 2/50mm is an outstanding example of mid-century German precision craftsmanship. With its innovative mechanics and the superb Ultron lens, it remains a highly collectible camera for enthusiasts of Voigtländer’s engineering excellence.