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Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (Ikonta A, horizontal)

The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (Ikonta A, horizontal) is a folding rollfilm camera produced by the German manufacturer Zeiss Ikon. It belongs to the Ikonta family of self-erecting folders introduced in the pre-war and post-war era, aimed at amateur photographers wanting a compact medium-format camera that folded flat for travel.

Auction data for this specific Ikonta 521 horizontal variant is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom hammer result on file is £130 from 2008, so a current 2026 market price cannot be reliably stated. Buyers asking what an Ikonta 521 is worth today should treat that figure as a single historic data point rather than a guide to what the camera sells for now, and check current auction listings for fresh comparables.

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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2008 EUR 130 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 172 Leitz Auction