Voigtlander Bessa-R black with Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm F2.5 MC

Voigtländer Bessa-R

• Camera Type: 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Lens: Voigtländer Color-Skopar 35mm f/2.5 MC
• Lens Mount: Leica Thread Mount (LTM / M39)
• Focus Type: Manual Focus, Coupled Rangefinder
• Viewfinder: 0.7× Combined Rangefinder/Viewfinder with 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 90mm Frame Lines
• Shutter Type: Vertically Traveling Metal Focal-Plane Shutter
• Shutter Speed Range: 1 sec–1/2000 sec, Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 25–3200
• Metering: TTL Center-Weighted Average Metering with LED Display
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/125 sec or slower
• Flash: External Flash via Hot Shoe and PC Sync Terminal
• Power Source: 2 × LR44 or SR44 Batteries
• Film Advance: Manual Lever Advance
• Weight: Approx. 395 g
• Dimensions: Approx. 135.5 × 78.5 × 33.5 mm

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm F2.5 MC

• Lens Type: Wide-Angle Prime Lens
• Focal Length: 35mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.5
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Mount: Leica Thread Mount (LTM / M39)
• Format Coverage: 35mm Full Frame
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.7 m
• Optical Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 10
• Filter Size: 39mm
• Focus Type: Manual Focus with Rangefinder Coupling
• Weight: Approx. 134 g
• Dimensions: Approx. 55 × 25 mm

Description

The Voigtländer Bessa-R is a modern 35mm rangefinder introduced around the turn of the millennium as part of Cosina's revival of the Voigtländer brand. Its Leica Thread Mount (LTM/M39) makes it compatible with a wide range of screw-mount lenses, while the bright 0.7× rangefinder provides frame lines for 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 90mm lenses. The black finish gives the camera a discreet appearance well suited to everyday rangefinder photography.

The Bessa-R uses a fully mechanical vertical metal focal-plane shutter with speeds from 1 second to 1/2000 second plus Bulb. Its TTL center-weighted meter displays exposure information through LEDs in the viewfinder and operates from two LR44 or SR44 batteries. Manual exposure control and the mechanical shutter give the camera a direct, tactile shooting experience particularly suited to photographers who enjoy traditional rangefinder operation.

The included Voigtländer Color-Skopar 35mm f/2.5 MC is a compact LTM wide-angle lens designed to complement rangefinder cameras. Its 7-element, 5-group optical construction, 10-blade diaphragm, and 0.7m minimum focusing distance provide a practical combination for street photography, travel, documentary work, and environmental portraits. The compact lens maintains the lightweight character of the Bessa-R while offering a natural 35mm perspective.

This Bessa-R and Color-Skopar combination is particularly appealing to photographers looking for a modern, reliable approach to classic screw-mount rangefinder photography. The compact 35mm lens, mechanical shutter, TTL metering, and Leica Thread Mount compatibility make it a versatile system for everyday 35mm film photography while retaining the distinctive handling of a traditional rangefinder.