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Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/2 (Ikonta C)

The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/2, also known as the Ikonta C, is a folding medium-format film camera that takes 6x9 cm exposures on 120 roll film. Introduced in the 1930s, it sat in Zeiss Ikon's range of self-erecting bellows folders aimed at photographers who wanted a pocketable camera capable of delivering large negatives.

Sales data for the Ikonta 520/2 is thin, with only a single UK auction-hammer result of £31 on file, so any view of what one is worth today should be treated as indicative rather than settled. At saleroom level, working folders of this generation typically change hands at modest prices, and value is highly sensitive to bellows condition, shutter accuracy and lens clarity. A specific recent example sells for around £30 at hammer, but cleaner bodies with the higher-grade Tessar lens variants tend to command a premium over basic Novar-fitted ones.

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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.

Prices updated: July 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source
Jul 2026 £45 £45 🇬🇧 eBay
Jul 2026 EUR 53 £45 🇪🇺 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 114 £85 🇺🇸 eBay
Jun 2026 £5 £5 🇬🇧 eBay
Jun 2026 £41 £41 🇬🇧 eBay
Feb 2024 £25 £20 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov -0001 £31 — 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/2 worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record available in 2026, an Ikonta 520/2 has sold for around £31 at hammer, though this is a single data point and the true market price will vary with condition and lens variant.

How much does a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta C sell for at auction?

The one recorded UK saleroom result shows a hammer price of £31, which is consistent with the modest values typical of basic 6x9 folders from this era.

Is the Ikonta 520/2 the same camera as the Ikonta C?

Yes — 520/2 is Zeiss Ikon's internal catalogue reference and Ikonta C is the model designation used in marketing for the 6x9 cm version of the Ikonta folder.

What film does the Ikonta 520/2 use?

It takes standard 120 roll film and produces eight 6x9 cm frames per roll.

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