Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic
The Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic is a twin-lens reflex camera taking 6x6cm images on 120 roll film. It sits within the Ikoflex family produced by Zeiss Ikon in Germany during the mid-20th century, aimed at advanced amateurs who wanted a medium-format reflex alternative to the Rolleiflex.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Ikoflex Ic have been modest: three sales between 2024 and 2025 cleared at £38 to £50, with a median around £50. An older 2003 result reached £188, so today's saleroom level is noticeably softer, and what an Ikoflex Ic sells for is highly condition-sensitive — working shutters and clean viewing screens lift value, while haze or seized focus pulls prices toward the bottom of the range.
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: September 2025
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| Sep 2025 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 318) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex 1c Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body VG-E, shutter release jammed, viewfinder clear, with Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 75mm lens, optics VG, with leather case, G. |
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| Oct 2024 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 238) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic TLR Camera
Description:
A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic TLR Camera, serial no O 18087, shutter sticking/sluggish on slow speeds, light cell responsive, self timer sticking, body |
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| Aug 2024 | £50 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica Timed Online (Lot 1120) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic 850/16, Metered TLR
Description:
Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic 850/16, Metered TLR. With 75mm f3.5 Nova lens. Shutter firing and built-in meter responsive. (Signs of normal use). |
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| Jan 2024 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 245) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, 1956-60, serial no.N10867, with a Carl Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 75mm lens, shutter sticking at 1s, meter reacts to light, body G, lens F, haze |
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| Dec 2021 | £74 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 620) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body VG-E, shutter working, sometimes sticks on B, with Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens, optics of taking lens G-VG, some fine dust and (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39870) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic 'Bundeswehr'
Description:
Interesting 6x6 TLR camera with built in light meter used by the German Army (the Bundeswehr red stamp can be seen on the finder), in good cosmetic condition (some fungus in lenses), with Novar-Anastigmat 3.5/75mm, with leather case Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2018 | £108 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1186) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic (886/16) TLR Camera
Description:
1956-60, black, serial no. 17686, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some very light fungus, in maker's case |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 178 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22670) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic 886/16
Description:
Tessar 3,5/75 mm. Nr. 1237787 Prontor-SVS, Export-Modell, "feet", Jüttner 5.069.02., neuwertig Estimate: EUR 1,957 - EUR 17,492 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 188 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21784) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic (886/16)
Description:
6x6cm, Novar 3.5/75mm in Prontor-SVS shutter, meter works, mint condition Estimate: EUR 1,958 - EUR 21,304 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 125 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21786) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic (886/16)
Description:
6x6cm, Carl Zeiss Tessar 3.5/75mm in Prontor-SVS shutter, meter works Estimate: EUR 1,959 - EUR 18,197 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results sit between £38 and £50, so a working Ikoflex Ic is typically worth around £50 at saleroom level in 2026.
How much does an Ikoflex Ic sell for at UK auction?
The last three recorded sales cleared at £38, £50 and £50, giving a median price of £50 before buyer's premium.
What affects the value of an Ikoflex Ic?
Condition drives the price: clear lenses, accurate shutter speeds and a bright viewing screen push an example to the top of the range, while haze, sticky shutters or cosmetic wear push value down.