Zeiss Ikon Donata (227/3)
The Zeiss Ikon Donata (227/3) is a folding plate camera from the early-to-mid twentieth century, produced by the German manufacturer Zeiss Ikon. It was positioned as a medium-tier folding camera using sheet-film or plate holders, typical of the era's general-purpose photographic equipment.
Sales data for the Donata (227/3) is extremely limited, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £100 from 2006 — a wholesale saleroom level rather than a dealer asking price. With only one data point on record, today's value, price, and what the camera sells for cannot be reliably bracketed, and any current worth would need to be confirmed against fresh comparable auction results.
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: July 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
|
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 179) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Donata 227/3 Folding Plate Camera
Description:
black, body G, opens and close properly, shutter working, with a Tessar f/4.5 10.5cm lens, with 9 plate holders, all in a rigid leather case, G. |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| Nov 2006 | EUR 100 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15553) Title: Zeiss Ikon Donata 227/3
Description:
6.5x9cm, Tessar 4.5/10.5cm no.1136997 in Compur shutter, focusing screen adapter, 3 film holders, cap, hood, 2 filters, all in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 300 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Donata (227/3) worth today?
Based on the only verified UK auction record on file, a Donata (227/3) sold for £100 at hammer in 2006; with no recent comparables, a confident current value cannot be stated.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Donata (227/3) sell for at auction?
The single recorded saleroom result is £100 hammer, but one data point nearly twenty years old is not a reliable guide to what the camera sells for in the present market.
Is the Donata (227/3) a usable camera?
It can be usable if the bellows are light-tight, the shutter is accurate and at least one matching plate or sheet-film holder is included; missing holders are the most common obstacle to actually shooting one.