Zeiss Ikon Contina
The Zeiss Ikon Contina is a 35mm viewfinder camera produced by Zeiss Ikon during the post-war decades, positioned as a compact consumer-level model below the company's Contessa and Contax ranges.
Sales data for the Contina is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from March 2023 at £12 represents the only verified data point, so any sense of what one sells for today rests on that lone wholesale-level figure rather than an established range. Buyers researching what a Contina is worth in 2026 should treat this price as indicative of a working but cosmetically modest example at saleroom level, with cleaner bodies and cased outfits likely to achieve more.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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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.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 30 | £22 | 🇺🇸 eBay | — | |
Title: ZEISS Ikon Prontor-SVS Contina CAMERA & LENS 1:2.8 f=45mm Novicar-Anastigmat
Description:
ZEISS Ikon Prontor-SVS Contina CAMERA & LENS 1:2.8 f=45mm Novicar-Anastigmat Works just fine Packed and shipped professionally Location: Greenville, TX, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | EUR 1 | £1 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Contina Prontor-SVS Novicar-Anastigmat 45mm f/2.8 Vintage Old Camera
Description:
Novicar-Anastigmat 45 mm f/2.8 Objektiv. Prontor-SVS Verschluss. Objektiv zeigt sichtbare Trübungen bzw. Ablagerungen im Inneren (siehe Fotos). Verschluss, Blende, Transport und alle weiteren Funktionen wurden nicht geprüft. Location: Mossautal, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | £10 | £10 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm Rangefinder Camera w Case Color Pantar
Description:
Lens: Zeiss Ikon Color Pantar 45mm f2.8. Attached Color Pantar 45mm f2.8 lens. Viewfinder: Rangefinder window. - Inspire our people and partners to unite behind our purpose. Film Format: 35mm. ENDING SOON. Location: Rugby, United Kingdom |
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| Mar 2023 | £12 | £10 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 105) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm Viewfinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter working, sticks on 1/15s & below, optics F, some fungus & haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 2022 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | — | |
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Auction: Collectors & Clearance (Lot 5138) Title: Pair of mother of pearl binoculars, Maelzel metronome and Zeiss Contina camera
Description:
Pair of mother of pearl binoculars, Maelzel metronome and Zeiss Contina camera |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Contina worth today?
Based on the single verified UK auction record, a Contina sold for £12 hammer in 2023; with only one data point the value of any given example depends heavily on condition, completeness and which Contina variant it is.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Contina sell for at auction?
The only verified hammer price in our records is £12, achieved at UK auction in March 2023, so a reliable price range cannot yet be established from the available data.
Is the Zeiss Ikon Contina a collectible camera?
The Contina is collected as an entry-level Zeiss Ikon 35mm, but on current evidence it trades at modest prices rather than at the levels seen for Contessa or Contax models.