CameraWorth.com

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.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
vertical body orientation (vs horizontal) — — 1 £89 – £89
I have one to sell

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

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 £79 £79 🇬🇧 eBay —
Aug 2026 £26 £26 🇬🇧 eBay —
Nov 2008 EUR 130 £108 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2003 EUR 141 £98 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2003 EUR 172 £119 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2003 EUR 125 £89 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction vertical body orientation (vs horizontal)
Have one of these? Get a free valuation →

Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (Ikonta A, horizontal) worth today?

Public UK auction data is very limited; the only recorded hammer price in our records is £130, achieved in 2008, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted without fresh comparables.

How much does a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 sell for at auction?

With only a single historic sale on file at £130 hammer, there is not enough data to give a meaningful price range; condition of the bellows, shutter and lens will heavily influence what any individual example sells for.

Is the Ikonta 521 a good buyer's camera?

It is a compact folding medium-format camera that can still be used with rollfilm provided the bellows are light-tight and the shutter is accurate, but factor in the cost of a CLA when assessing overall value.

Other Zeiss Ikon cameras