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Zeiss Ikon Contessa-35 (533/24)

The Zeiss Ikon Contessa-35 (533/24) is a folding 35mm viewfinder camera produced in West Germany in the early 1950s. It was positioned as a compact, premium-tier rangefinder-class camera with a fixed lens and a self-erecting bellows front.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Contessa-35 (533/24) have spanned roughly £20–£81, with a median around £25 across the three recorded sales. As of today in 2026, condition is the dominant value driver: examples with clean bellows, working shutter and clear optics sit at the upper end, while cosmetically tired bodies sell for £20–£30. Buyers researching what a Contessa-35 is worth should note that the sample size is small, so individual results vary widely.

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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 2026

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £25 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £81 Flints Auctions
Feb 2024 £106 Flints Auctions
Aug 2019 £20 Harper Field Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Contessa-35 (533/24) worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices have ranged from about £20 to £81, with most examples selling around £25.

How much does a Contessa-35 sell for in clean condition?

A clean, fully working example has reached £81 at auction, while average-condition bodies tend to sell for £20–£30.

Why do Contessa-35 prices vary so widely?

Bellows condition, shutter function and viewfinder clarity have a large effect on price, and with only a handful of recorded sales individual results swing the range.

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