LensesĪll versions of the Vito B were fitted with the Color-Skopar 50mm fixed lens, with either an f/3.5 or f/2.8 maximum aperture (a four element Tessar-type) with focusing by rotating the front element.
While the later models had a brighter (and more useful than the original Vito B's) viewfinder, some enthusiasts feel that this spoiled the appearance of the camera.
The first versions (1954 to 1957) had a small viewfinder and low profile top plate, while the later version (1957 to 1959) had a larger bright-frame viewfinder. The Voigtlander name is engraved and painted black int he front, while VITO B is embossed on top and chromed. There is a small foot under the front plate to stabilize the camera for use on table-tops. The Vito B has some nice features including a hinged baseplate for easy loading (which also releases the back), a milled film counter that counts down rather than up, and a switch-operated pop-up rewind knob.
