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Zeiss Ikon Contarex Special

The Zeiss Ikon Contarex Special is a 35mm SLR from the Contarex family, produced by Zeiss Ikon in West Germany during the early 1960s. It was a higher-specification interchangeable-finder variant within the Contarex line, positioned as a professional tool when new.

With only a single documented UK auction record in our database — a Christie's hammer of £460 in 1998 — there is no current price range to quote with confidence today. At saleroom level the Contarex Special is a thinly traded collector item, and what a Contarex Special is worth in 2026 depends heavily on completeness (finder, focusing screen, original lens) and cosmetic condition.

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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: March 2001

Date Price Source
Mar 2001 £528 Christie's
Jul 2000 £1,057 Christie's
Jul 1998 £460 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Contarex Special worth today?

Our database holds one UK auction hammer result, £460 at Christie's in 1998, which is insufficient to publish a reliable current market value; condition and completeness drive price more than headline figures on this model.

How much does a Contarex Special sell for at auction?

The single recorded UK auction sale is £460 hammer, but with so few data points any quoted figure today should be treated as indicative rather than a market benchmark.

What should I check before buying one?

Verify shutter speeds, finder condition, lens mount integrity and overall cosmetics, and factor in the cost and limited availability of specialist Contarex servicing.

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