Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II
The Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II is a twin-lens reflex medium-format camera taking 120 roll film, produced by Zeiss Ikon in Germany. It sat within the Ikoflex TLR line as a mid-tier model aimed at amateur and advanced amateur photographers.
At UK auction today, hammer prices for the Ikoflex II have varied widely: the three recorded saleroom results span £15 to £180, with a median around £160. Condition is the dominant variable in what an Ikoflex II is worth — cosmetically tired or non-working examples sell for very little, while clean, functional bodies fetch the upper end of the range at saleroom level.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| (852/16) | — | — | 4 | £112 – £233 |
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: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 239 | £179 | 🇺🇸 eBay | (852/16) | |
Title: Vintage Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II (852/16) TLR Camera w/ Tessar 75mm f/3.5, Case Box
Description:
Features a Zeiss-Opton Tessar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens and a Compur-Rapid shutter. Includes the original embossed leather ever-ready case and the original Zeiss Ikon cardboard box. The leatherette skin is peeling/lifting around the top hood flap and focus knob area (see close-up photos). Location: Elgin, IL, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 270 | £233 | 🇪🇺 eBay | (852/16) | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II 852/16 TLR with Carl Zeiss Triotar 7.5cm 1:3.5 Compur
Description:
Akzeptabel: Funktionsfähig mit stärkeren Gebrauchsspuren oder leichten Bedienungseinschränkungen. Der Verschluss löst zuverlässig aus, der Filmtransport arbeitet einwandfrei, und auch der Sucher zeigt ein klares Bild. Location: Bad Emstal, Germany |
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| Jun 2026 | £99 | £99 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: ZEISS IKOFLEX II 6X6 120 FILM MEDIUM FORMAT TLR CAMERA TESSAR F3.5 LENS
Description:
Good condition, perfect working order. Shutter and blades fine. Focus all good. Viewfinder clear. from a lens cap to large format. Condition grading. Any problems will always be dealt with promptly. Location: Pontefract, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2025 | £25 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 161) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II TLR Camera
Description:
black, body P-F, heavily brasses, chrome worn off, shutter working, 1937 model with lever focus, with f/3.8 7.5cm Triotar lens, optics appear G. |
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| Aug 2024 | £15 | £15 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 425) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II TLR Camera
Description:
A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II TLR Camera, shutter working, body G, some paint wear to edges, with Novar 8cm f/4.5 Anastigmat lens, elements G |
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| Jun 2024 | £25 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 395) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II 852/16 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, circa 1938, serial no.G22696, with a Carl Zeiss Jena f/3.5 7.5cm (75mm) lens, faulty interlock, shutter does not cock or fire, body F, both |
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| Apr 2024 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 262) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II TLR Camera
Description:
A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II TLR Camera, with focus lever, shutter working, body G, some brassing to edges, name plate, lens panel & lever plate, with |
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| Jun 2023 | £38 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 220) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex 852/16 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
brown & chrome, body G, leather with some areas of damage & repair, shutter working, with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar f/3.5 7.5cm lens, optics F-G, some (Qty: 1) |
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| Feb 2016 | £45 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 18th February 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 225) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II TLR Camera
Description:
A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II TLR Camera, black, serial no. A07154, with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar f/3.5 75mm lens, serial no. 1644422, body, VG, lens, VG, shutter working, slow speeds sticking, in maker's case Estimate: £70 - £100 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 162 | £112 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | (852/16) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22662) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II 852/16
Description:
Tessar 3,5/7,5 cm. Nr. 2336749 Compur-Rapid. Estimate: EUR 1,940 - EUR 23,460 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 110 | £76 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22665) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II 852/16
Description:
Triotar 3,5/7,5 cm. Nr. 2346878 Compur 1-1/300, CHK 418, oben, chromfarbene "Front" gegenüber "schwarz", selten ! Estimate: EUR 1,939 - EUR 20,614 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 110 | £76 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22661) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II 852/16
Description:
Tessar 3,5/7,5 cm. Nr. 1991163 Compur-Rapid. Estimate: EUR 1,938 - EUR 15,995 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 162 | £112 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22660) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II 851/16
Description:
Novar 4,5/8 cm. o. Nr. Klio, ähnl. CHK 405, sehr selten. Estimate: EUR 1,934 - EUR 38 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 183 | £131 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | (852/16) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21777) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II 852/16
Description:
6x6cm TLR, Opton Tessar 3.5/75 no.34434, very nice with cap Estimate: EUR 1,950 - EUR 2,513,971 |
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| Mar 1998 | £103 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 274) Title: Ikoflex II no. 2514645
Description:
Ikoflex II no. 2514645 Estimate: £90 - £120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II worth today?
Based on recent UK auction hammer prices, an Ikoflex II is worth roughly £15 for a rough example up to about £180 for a clean, working body, with a median near £160.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex II sell for at auction?
Recorded UK saleroom results show the Ikoflex II sells for between £15 and £180, with the price driven almost entirely by cosmetic and mechanical condition.
Is the Ikoflex II a good value medium-format camera?
For a 6x6 TLR, the Ikoflex II offers accessible entry pricing at auction, though the value of any given example depends heavily on lens clarity and shutter accuracy.