ISO Lux (rangefinder)
The ISO Lux is an Italian-made rangefinder camera produced by ISO of Milan in the post-war period. It belongs to the small group of Italian 35mm rangefinders that emerged in the late 1940s and early 1950s, when domestic manufacturers competed with established German makers in the consumer and enthusiast market.
The ISO Lux is a scarce camera and saleroom appearances are infrequent, so the price evidence is thin. The single recorded UK auction hammer result, from June 2021, was £4,000, which gives an indication of what a clean example has been worth at saleroom level rather than a reliable retail figure for today. Buyers asking what an ISO Lux sells for should treat that result as a data point rather than a working median, since one sale in the auction market cannot establish a current range.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: June 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39403) Title: Iso Milano Lux
Description:
a very rare 35mm rangefinder camera, merging some of the features of Leica and Contax, and introducing some innovative elements, like the vertical rangefinder or built-in extinction meter, in excellent condition, with matching, interchangeable Iriar 3.5/5cm, original lens cap, viewing attachment for the extinction meter (often missing), and matching leather case Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an ISO Lux rangefinder worth today?
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £4,000 in 2021, so a precise current value cannot be quoted, but that figure indicates the level a clean example has reached at auction.
How much does an ISO Lux sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK saleroom result for the Lux rangefinder was £4,000 hammer, excluding buyer's premium; with so few sales, the price for any given example will depend strongly on condition and completeness.
Why is the ISO Lux rangefinder valued so highly?
It is a scarce Italian post-war 35mm rangefinder with low surviving numbers, and collector demand for uncommon European rangefinders pushes prices well above those of more widely produced contemporaries.