Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18 (for China)
The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18 is a folding medium-format camera produced by Zeiss Ikon, part of the prewar Ikonta family of self-erecting roll-film folders. This particular reference, designated 520/18, is associated with a variant intended for the China market.
Auction data for this specific China-market Ikonta 520/18 is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £180, achieved back in 2003. With no recent saleroom activity to anchor a current value, the price a clean example would fetch today is uncertain and would depend heavily on condition, completeness and bidder competition on the day.
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £11 | £11 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Baby Ikonta 520/18 Mini Folding Camera Vintage Photography Germany
Description:
However, I’ve not been able to test it fully due to the lack of 127 film. It typically features a 5cm lens, commonly a Novar-Anastigmat, paired with various shutters like Compur or Derval. Location: Nantwich, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £35 | £35 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: a nice vintage Zeiss Baby Ikonta 520/18 Folding camera 127 roll film #1
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Baby Ikonta model 520/18. uses127 roll film. the images give a good idea of condition. Location: LEIGHTON bUZZARD, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | £28 | £28 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon IKONTA Baby Camera Mod. 520/18 5cm f4.5 Novar Anastigmat
Description:
LeZeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18 est le plus petit appareil photoIkonta. Il produisait des images 3 × 4 cm surun film 127 et était équipé d'une variété d'objectifs et d'obturateurs. The viewfinder is clear. Location: lille, France |
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| May 2007 | EUR 160 | £109 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15986) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18 “For China”
Description:
3x4cm, Novar 4.5/5cm in Derval shutter, feet scale, rare export version for China engraved: “For China” and “Germany”, original case 1768/18 Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 100 | £71 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21818) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18
Description:
3x4cm, Novar 6.3/5cm in Derval shutter, interesting export version, engraved “Industria Alemana” on the wind-up knob, original case Estimate: EUR 1,930 - EUR 40,324 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 180 | £128 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21819) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18 “For China”
Description:
3x4cm, Novar 4.5/5cm in Derval shutter, feet scale, rare export version for China engraved: “For China” and “Germany”, original case 1768/18 Estimate: EUR 1,930 - EUR 13,584 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18 (China variant) worth today?
Evidence is limited to a single 2003 UK auction hammer result of £180, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted; condition and provenance would drive any modern sale.
How much does an Ikonta 520/18 sell for at auction?
The only logged UK auction price for this China-market variant is £180 (hammer, 2003); there is no recent comparable sale to confirm where the market sits in 2026.
Is the Ikonta 520/18 a rare camera?
The China-market 520/18 designation appears only once in our sales history, which suggests it surfaces infrequently at UK auction, though a single data point is not enough to quantify rarity precisely.