Zeiss Ikon Contarex Hologon
The Zeiss Ikon Contarex Hologon is a 35mm film camera built around the fixed Hologon ultra-wide lens, sold as part of the Contarex line. It was a specialist body aimed at architectural and wide-field photography rather than a general-purpose SLR.
Auction data for the Contarex Hologon is thin: a single recent UK saleroom result in November 2025 saw an example fetch £725 at hammer (wholesale, before commission), which gives an indicative value rather than a settled market price. With so few comparables, what a Contarex Hologon is worth in 2026 swings sharply on lens condition and completeness, and individual results today can land well above or below that figure.
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: May 2026
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| May 2026 | £15 | £15 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Contarex SLR System Cameras Top Class Hologon
Description:
Kompetenter Support. Zustand: Die oben gezeigten Produktbilder dienen als Beispiel. Der Zustand kann demnach abweichen. Die Anleitung kann Gebrauchsspuren aufweisen, wie zum Beispiel Knicke, kleine Risse oder Flecken. Location: Bad Emstal, Germany |
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| Nov 2025 | £725 | £580 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 273) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contarex 'Bullseye' 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
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chrome, serial no. Z16402, together with a Carl Zeiss Planar 55mm f/1.4 lens in chrome, a Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2 in black, & a Carl Zeiss Sonnar (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2025 | £500 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 77) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contarex 'Bullseye' 35mm SLR Camera
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1959-66, chrome, serial no. D21393, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/1.4 55mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some haze to rear element, compelte |
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| Aug 2024 | £175 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 249) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contarex "Bullseye" Camera
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chrome, body G, advance is jammed, and the back does not separate for access to the film chamber, light meter responds to light, aperture operates, |
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| May 2023 | £375 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 150) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contarex 'Bullseye' SLR Camera
Description:
1959-66, chrome, serial no. Z46242, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 3249275, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some very |
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| May 2022 | £200 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 344) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contarex 'Bullseye' SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. T94185, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2 50mm lens, chrome, body, F-G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some light internal haze, |
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| Jul 2013 | £800 | £800 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: THREE DAY AUCTION OF GRAMOPHONE RECORDS, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHICA Tuesday 30th July at 12noon - Celebrity Vocal Records from the Collection of the Late Sir Paul Getty (Lots 1 - 520) Wednesday 31st July at 10am - Music and Entertainm (Lot 1646) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contarex Hologon Ultrawide Camera
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A Zeiss Ikon Contarex Hologon Ultrawide Camera, black, serial no. P76402, with Carl Zeiss Hologon f/8 15mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, light fungus and haze in finder, lens, VG Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Contarex Hologon worth today?
Auction evidence is limited, but a UK hammer result of £725 in late 2025 gives a recent reference point for value; condition of the Hologon lens and presence of original accessories drive the price.
How much does a Contarex Hologon sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction sale we have on file sells for £725 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium, though with only one verified result the true market range is wider.
Why is the Contarex Hologon price sensitive to condition?
Because the camera is defined by its fixed ultra-wide lens, any haze, scratches or missing accessories noticeably reduce what a buyer will pay, while clean, complete examples command a premium.