Leitz Valoy II
Leitz sold manual enlargers alongside the Focomats, and Valoy was the name it used for them. A Leitz Valoy was being advertised in 1932, two years before the first Focomat. The Valoy II is the later 35mm version, which James Ollinger's guide places around 1958. Height is set by squeezing a spring-loaded grip for quick moves or turning a knob for small ones, and the lens focuses in a helical mount, so there are no bellows to go bad. One dealer calls them simple, simply wonderful. It was the only Leitz enlarger offered with an anti-Newton condenser, as well as the usual clear one, and late ones came in dark gray. Kienzle in Germany now makes an adapter that swaps the old head for one of its own lighting heads. Look for the anti-Newton condenser and a carrier in the box.
Valoy II with clear condenserValoy II with anti-Newton condenserLate dark gray finishValoy II fitted with a Kienzle head and adapter
Spec at a glance
- Maker
- Leitz
- Format
- 35mm, up to 35mm
- Stock head
- Condenser
- Takes
- 35mm (24x36 mm)
- Light source
- Single condenser, clear or anti-Newton
- Focusing
- Manual, helical lens mount (no bellows)
- Column
- About 32 in
- Baseboard
- About 15.5x17.75 in
- Also listed as
- Valoy II, Valoy 2, Leitz Valoy-II, Leitz Valloy 2
- Typical eBay ask (Oct 15, 2026)
- $150–$150
Darkroom check
Light, carriers, bellows and lens
- Light source and lamp
- It's a single-condenser enlarger. A dealer who stocks them says it was the only Leitz offered with an anti-Newton condenser, alongside a clear one. We couldn't source the lamp Leitz specified, so ask what bulb is fitted and for a photo of it lit. Kienzle in Germany makes an adapter that fits its own modern heads to the Valoy II.
- Carriers and condensers
- Dealer listings come with a full-frame 35mm carrier. Kienzle lists one set of film stages, with or without anti-Newton glass, and metal 35mm masks for the Focomat I, Ia, Ic and Valoy 2. Check the photos for the carrier and its glass.
- Column and bellows
- Focus is by a helical mount, so there's no bellows to wear. You raise the head quickly by squeezing a spring-loaded grip, or slowly with a knob. Ask for a video of the head moving and holding its height.
- Lens
- There's no autofocus, so any lens is focused by hand in the helical mount. We couldn't confirm the lens Leitz paired with it, so ask the seller to name the lens and show the glass against a light.
- Timer and power
- Dealers note an in-line switch on the power cord. Check the bulb is rated for your mains voltage, and plan on a separate timer.
- Shipping and pickup
- We couldn't find a published weight. With a 32 in column and a baseboard around 15x18 in, it's a small enlarger that ships in an ordinary carton if the head is padded.
Should come with it
- A full-frame 35mm carrier
- Condenser and lamphouse
- An enlarging lens, named in the listing
Hard to find if missing
- The anti-Newton condenser
- Original Leitz carriers and masks (Kienzle makes replacements)
Check the listing photos against these lists, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing carrier, condenser or lens board should come off the price.
What to check
Few Valoy II fault reports exist. With helical focusing and no bellows, the condenser glass, the height grip and the lamp are the parts to look at.
- 01Model: Check the photos for the Valoy II name on the enlarger. The earlier Valoy is a different machine.
- 02Condenser: Ask whether the condenser is clear or anti-Newton, and for a photo of it. Clean, unchipped glass is what you want.
- 03Carrier: Check the photos for a full-frame 35mm carrier. Without one you can't hold a negative.
- 04Lens: Ask which lens is fitted and for a photo of it against a light. Clear glass with no haze or fungus is good.
- 05Height grip: Ask for a video of the head raised with the grip and the knob. It should move smoothly and hold its height.
- 06Lamp: Ask the seller to switch it on and photograph the lit lamphouse. The bulb should suit your mains voltage.
New to used enlargers? How to check a used enlarger covers the bellows, the column, the lamp and alignment, and condenser, diffusion and color heads explains which light source suits how you print.
Buying guide
Which one to buy
§ Oct 15, 2026The only Valoy II for sale asks $150 with free shipping from a 99.4% seller, so there's no band to read. The photo shows the lamphouse, its cord and some loose parts with no column or baseboard in view, so ask for photos of the whole enlarger, a full-frame 35mm carrier and the lens before you offer. Ask whether the condenser is clear or the harder-to-find anti-Newton one, and for a photo with the bulb lit, since it has to suit your mains voltage. With helical focus and no bellows, the condenser glass, the height grip and the lamp are the parts that matter.
- Listed now
- 1
- For parts
- 0
- Typical ask
- $150–$150
- Full range
- $150–$150
Snapshot
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Titled a condenser enlarger, but the photo shows the head and loose parts with no column or baseboard. Ask what's included.
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