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Used Voigtlander Bessa R

2000

Great for: street travel general

Affordable Leica M-mount rangefinder from Voigtlander, the best value entry to M-mount photography at a fraction of Leica prices.

The Voigtlander Bessa R is a 35mm film rangefinder camera from the new Voigtlander line (Cosina manufactured), released approximately 1999. A practical and affordable Leica M-compatible rangefinder body. Leica M mount.

35mm film rangefinder. Leica M bayonet mount. Rangefinder focusing (0.5× magnification). Center-weighted TTL metering. Shutter 1s to 1/2000s. At approximately 430g. Leica M mount.

The Voigtlander Bessa R was one of the first modern affordable Leica M-compatible rangefinders — produced by Cosina under the revived Voigtlander brand. A practical film body for use with Leica M and Voigtlander VM lenses at a fraction of the Leica M price.

On the used market the Voigtlander Bessa R is a practical and affordable M-mount film rangefinder. Condition checks: rangefinder calibration, shutter at all speeds, metering. Leica M mount — all M-mount lenses compatible.

Avg £411, down 4.5% over 1 month

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The Voigtlander Bessa R typically sells around £411 when in stock.

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Used Voigtlander Bessa R price history

Tracking the used Voigtlander Bessa R price? Over the past month, the average has fallen 4.5%, from £431 to around £411. Depending on shutter count and condition, expect to pay between £411 and £411 for a used body.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 31 Jul 2026.