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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.

Based on 20 recorded sales.

Last checked on eBay: 13 August 2026. Most recent sale: 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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