Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B (10.1272)
The Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B is a 35mm leaf-shutter SLR from the Contaflex family, introduced by Zeiss Ikon in the early 1960s. It was positioned as a higher-specification model in the range, adding built-in coupled selenium metering to the Contaflex line.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Contaflex Super B have sat in a narrow £25–£60 band, with a median around £50 across the four sales on file. Today in 2026 the camera sells for modest sums at saleroom level, and condition of the selenium meter and leaf shutter has a clear effect on what a given example is worth.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 50 | £37 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B 35mm SLR Camera Zeiss Tessar 2.8/50 lens
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B 35mm SLR Camera Zeiss Tessar 2.8/50 lens at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Goshen, New York, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | EUR 28 | £24 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B with Carl Zeiss Tessar 2.8/50
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Zeiss Ikon Contaflex super B mit Carl Zeiss Tessar 2,8/50 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Viersen, Germany |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 98 | £73 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B 35mm SLR W 50mm F/2.8 Tessar Lens & Leather Case BH
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See pics in working order Location: Weare, NH, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 35 | £30 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Zeiss IKON Contaflex Super B with Tessar 2.8/50 - SNr: B57951
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Zeiss IKON Contaflex Super B with Tessar 2.8/50 - SNr: B57951 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Graz, Austria |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 18 | £16 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Zeiss IKON Contaflex Super B with Tessar 50mm f/2.8 - FAULTY
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Bajonett: Contaflex. Professionelles Service Unsere Mitarbeiter/Innen leben Fotografie. Bayonet: Contaflex. Gebraucht-Ankauf Wir kaufen Ihre Gebrauchtgeräte an. Carl Zeiss Tessar. Belederung abgewetzt/lose, Lackabschürfungen, leichte Staubeinschlüsse, mittlere Gebrauchsspuren, Objektiv trüb, Verschluss defekt, defect. Location: Graz, Austria |
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| Sep 2025 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 189) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B SLR Camera
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A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B SLR Camera, serial no 19792, shutter working, aperture blades slow to close, light cell responsive, body G, with Carl |
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| Jan 2025 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 728) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B SLR Camera
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A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B SLR Camera, shutter working, light cell responsive body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens, elements G-VG, |
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| Aug 2024 | £25 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 14) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B Camera
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A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B Camera, shutter working, light cell responsive, body g, WIRH Carl Zeiss 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens, elements G-VG, in ERC |
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| Jun 2024 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 148) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B SLR Camera
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A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B SLR Camera, serial no B 27526, shutter sluggish in one second, light cell responsive, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss 50mm |
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| Feb 2024 | £25 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 470) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B SLR Camera
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A Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B SLR Camera, shutter sluggish on slow speeds, light cell unresponsive, body G, with Carl Zeiss 50mm f/2.8 Tessar & |
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| May 2004 | EUR 178 | £120 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23391) Title: Zeiss Ikon Contaflex super B 10.1272
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with Tessar 2.8/50mm no.3925956, Synchro-Compur-X, with attached interchangeable magazine, one interchangeable magazine Estimate: EUR 1,962 - EUR 65 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B worth today?
Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Contaflex Super B is typically worth around £25 to £60, with a median close to £50 for usable examples.
How much does a Contaflex Super B sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices range from £25 for rougher bodies up to £60 for cleaner, working examples, excluding buyer's premium.
What affects the price and value of a Contaflex Super B?
The main factors are whether the selenium meter still responds accurately, whether the leaf shutter fires cleanly at all speeds, and the cosmetic condition of the lens and body.