Zeiss Ikon Ermanox Reflex
The Zeiss Ikon Ermanox Reflex is a German plate-format reflex camera from the late 1920s, developed from the earlier Ernemann Ermanox line after Ernemann was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It was positioned as a specialist low-light instrument, paired with a very fast large-aperture lens to enable available-light photography at a time when that was unusual.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Ermanox Reflex have ranged from roughly £1,400 to £4,200, with a median sale around £2,900 — these are saleroom results and exclude buyer's and seller's commission. The spread is wide because condition, completeness and lens cleanliness drive value heavily, and in today's market clean, fully-working examples with original accessories sell for a meaningful premium over tired ones.
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.
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32603) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ermanox Reflex 4.5x6cm
Description:
late and very rare Ermanox by Zeiss Ikon with Carl Zeiss Jena Ernemann-Ernostar 1.8/10.5cm no.917072 (very clean lenses) in original condition, focal-plane shutter - camera no. M.99925 was sold in WestLicht Auction 27 Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 2,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32067) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ermanox Reflex 4.5x6cm
Description:
late and very rare Ermanox by Zeiss Ikon with Carl Zeiss Jena Ernemann-Ernostar 1.8/10.5cm no.917001 (this is the very first Ernostar 10.5cm lens by Carl Zeiss Jena) in fantastic original condition, focal-plane shutter, strap, 2 film plates, in original outfit case Estimate: EUR 3,600 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 2,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13268) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ermanox Reflex
Description:
4.5x6cm, late Ermanox by Zeiss with Carl Zeiss Jena Ernemann-Ernostar 1.8/10.5cm no.917099 (this is a very rare Ernostar by Carl Zeiss Jena) in good condition, original cap, original yellow filter in keeper, focal-plane shutter (needs service), 10 plates, all in original outfit case Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 4,167 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24036) Title: Zeiss Ermanox Reflex
Description:
4.5x6cm, late Ermanox by Zeiss with Ernostar 1.8/10.5cm no.917021 (this is a very rare Ernostar by Carl Zeiss Jena), good condition, strap, (shutter is sticky), rare ! Estimate: EUR 4,500 - EUR 5,000 |
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