Zeiss Ikon Ideal 225
The Zeiss Ikon Ideal 225 is a folding plate camera produced by Zeiss Ikon in the early 20th century. It was offered as a higher-tier folding camera in its day, aimed at photographers who wanted a precision-built pocketable plate camera.
Auction data for the Ideal 225 is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result on file from 2003 fetched £104, which gives only a historical wholesale reference point rather than a current market price. With one data point, it is not possible to quote a reliable median or range for what an Ideal 225 sells for today, and condition, completeness of the original case, and working shutter will all materially affect value.
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: May 2026
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| May 2026 | USD 102 | £76 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: ZEISS IKON IDEAL 225 - 9X12 - 15CM F4.5 TESSAR - COMPUR SHUTTER - POP OFF BACK
Description:
This Zeiss Ikon Ideal 225, #59808, is the 9X12 size and has the "Pop Off" back feature. The Compur shutter is not working. The Carl Zeiss 15cm f4.5 Tessar lens glass is clean, clear and scratch free. Location: Portland, OR, United States |
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| May 2003 | EUR 104 | £74 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21912) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ideal 225
Description:
9x12cm, Tessar 4.5/15cm no.721628, Compur, original maker's box, filmholder, near mint Estimate: EUR 1,926 - EUR 40,528 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Ideal 225 worth?
Public auction data is very limited; the only UK hammer result on file is £104 from 2003, so a current value cannot be reliably stated without more recent comparable sales.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Ideal 225 sell for at auction?
With just one recorded UK saleroom result (£104 hammer in 2003), there is not enough data to give a meaningful current price range, and condition will drive most of the variation.
Is the Ideal 225 a film camera?
No — it is a folding plate camera, designed to take glass plates rather than roll film.