Voigtländer Bessa R2M
A 35mm rangefinder camera with mechanical shutter and framelines for 35, 50, 75, and 90mm lenses.
Overview
The Voigtländer Bessa R2M is a 35mm rangefinder camera made by Cosina under the Voigtländer name. It has a mechanical focal plane shutter and built-in framelines for 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 90mm lenses. The mount is a Leica M-type bayonet, so a wide array of M-mount lenses fit it.
Specifications
| Shutter type | mechanical shutter |
| Built in framelines | for 35/50/75/90 mm lenses |
| Product type | 35mm rangefinder camera |
| Manufacturer | Voigtländer |
| Lens mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x |
| Dimensions | 135.5 x 81 x 33.5 mm |
| Weight | 430g |
Design
The Bessa R2M has a Super Bright Combined RF/VF system. The brightlines are projected and parallax-corrected.
Context
The Bessa R2M came out as part of a revival of the Voigtländer brand name. It was positioned as a high-quality, mechanical alternative in the Leica M-compatible rangefinder market.
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