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Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex I

The Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex I is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera taking 6x6cm images on 120 roll film, introduced in the mid-1930s. It sits at the entry level of the Ikoflex TLR range and is known to collectors by the nickname 'Coffee Can', a reference to the cylindrical pressing used for the earlier and later body variants.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Ikoflex I have ranged from around £15 to £75, with a median close to £50 — wholesale saleroom levels that sit well below dealer retail. In today's market the Coffee Can body is not a high-value Zeiss Ikon collectable, and the price a buyer pays is driven almost entirely by cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and focusing are working. Two 2003 Leitz-auction results of £136 and £172 show that clean, early examples have historically sold for more, but recent data suggests the camera is worth substantially less today than twenty years ago.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
Coffee Can (earlier) — — 3 £40 – £60
Coffee Can (later) — — 0 —
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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: February 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Feb 2026 £56 £45 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2026 £69 £55 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Aug 2025 £50 £40 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Coffee Can (earlier)
Oct 2024 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Coffee Can (earlier)
Aug 2024 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Aug 2024 £15 £15 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services —
Jun 2024 £40 £40 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services —
Sep 2023 £94 £75 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Mar 2023 £38 £30 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Aug 2022 £62 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Mar 2022 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Coffee Can (earlier)
Apr 2014 £95 £95 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
Feb 2014 £120 £120 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
May 2007 EUR 150 £102 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2003 EUR 136 £94 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2003 EUR 172 £119 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2003 EUR 136 £97 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2003 EUR 104 £74 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2003 EUR 120 £86 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2003 EUR 125 £89 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex I worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer prices, an Ikoflex I is typically worth between £15 and £75, with a median value around £50 depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

How much does a Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex I sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show the Ikoflex I Coffee Can selling for roughly £40 to £75 when the shutter works and the lenses are clean, and as little as £15 for rough, untested examples.

Is the Ikoflex I 'Coffee Can' a valuable collectable?

It is an affordable entry into Zeiss Ikon TLR collecting rather than a high-value piece; the price realised reflects condition more than the earlier-versus-later Coffee Can variant.

What film does the Ikoflex I use?

It takes standard 120 roll film and produces 6x6cm square negatives through its twin-lens reflex viewing system.

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