Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IIa
The Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IIa is a 6×6 medium-format twin-lens reflex camera using 120 roll film, produced by Zeiss Ikon in Germany during the post-war era. It sat in the upper part of the Ikoflex TLR line, positioned as a higher-specification alternative to the simpler Ikoflex models when new.
At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the Ikoflex IIa have been modest, with the two recorded sales falling in a tight £69–£75 band and a median around £72. These are saleroom hammer figures rather than retail asking prices, so today a clean, working example with a responsive shutter and clear viewing screen typically sells for more through specialist dealers; condition of the taking lens, shutter speeds and leatherette covering drives most of the value spread.
Variants
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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: June 2024
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| Jun 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 249) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex 855/16 TLR Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, Zeiss-Opton f/3.5 75mm, optics have light dust and fungus, shutter working |
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| Jun 2024 | £69 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 415) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IIa 855/16 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, 1952-56, serial no.560045, with a Zeiss-Opton Tessar T f/3.5 75mm lens, serial no.1042751, shutter working but sticking open at slowest speeds, |
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| Aug 2022 | £81 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 470) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IIa Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
body F-G, high resistance to focus knob, shutter working but sticking on slow speeds, optics G-VG, some dust present, with maker's ever-ready case (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2022 | £43 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 228) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IIa Medium Format TLR
Description:
black, body G, shutter fires but sometimes misfired when wound on, with Zeiss-Opton Tessar 75mm f/3.5 lens, optics G, some haze & fungus present, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IIa worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, an Ikoflex IIa is worth roughly £69–£75 at saleroom level, with retail prices for fully serviced examples typically higher.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IIa sell for at auction?
Recent UK auction sales show the Ikoflex IIa sells for around £70 at hammer, though the small sample size means individual results vary with condition and completeness.
What affects the price and value of an Ikoflex IIa?
Shutter accuracy, lens clarity, cosmetic condition and the presence of the original case and caps are the main factors; cameras needing a service tend to trade well below working examples.