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Zeiss Ikon Contessa 35

The Zeiss Ikon Contessa 35 is a 35mm folding rangefinder camera introduced in the late 1940s, positioned as a compact precision-built model for amateur and enthusiast photographers in the postwar German camera market.

Sales data for the Contessa 35 is thin: a single tracked UK auction hammer result from January 2022 sold for £81, which gives a narrow reference point rather than a reliable median. As of today in 2026, that figure reflects wholesale saleroom pricing for one example and condition, so what a Contessa 35 is worth at auction can vary significantly with cosmetics, bellows integrity, and shutter function.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
Synchro Compur — — 0 —
Synchro Compur, gray — — 0 —
Tessar 50mm — — 1 £21 – £21
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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.

Based on 17 recorded sales.

Last checked on eBay: 14 August 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 £56 £45 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Aug 2026 USD 144 £106 🇺🇸 eBay —
Aug 2026 USD 29 £21 🇺🇸 eBay Tessar 50mm
Mar 2026 £25 £20 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Feb 2026 £56 £45 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2025 £81 £65 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Feb 2024 £106 £85 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2024 £56 £45 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2023 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2023 £100 £80 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2022 £81 £65 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Aug 2019 £20 £20 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions —
Nov 2008 EUR 120 £100 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2008 EUR 100 £83 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2005 EUR 240 £164 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2003 EUR 188 £134 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2002 EUR 625 £398 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Contessa 35 worth today?

Based on limited UK auction data, one tracked hammer sale realised £81, so current value sits in that region for an average example, though clean working bodies can sell for more.

How much does a Contessa 35 sell for at auction?

The single recorded UK hammer price in our data is £81, which gives a wholesale reference but is not enough to establish a firm market range.

What variants of the Contessa 35 exist?

Recorded variants include the Synchro Compur, a gray-covered Synchro Compur, and a Tessar 50mm version.

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