Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (Ikonta A, vertical)
The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (Ikonta A, vertical) is a folding roll-film camera produced by Zeiss Ikon. It uses 120 roll film in a vertical-format folding body, positioned as a compact travel camera in Zeiss Ikon's pre- and post-war Ikonta range.
Auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result of £125 from 2003. With only one data point on file today, there is no reliable median or range to quote, and the price a clean Ikonta 521 sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on cosmetics, shutter function and bellows condition. Buyers should treat that figure as historical context rather than a current market value.
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: May 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2003 | EUR 125 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21821) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521
Description:
4.5x6cm, Novar 6.3/75mm in Klio shutter, export model with feet-scale, top condition, maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,948 - EUR 46,075 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (Ikonta A, vertical) worth today?
On the limited data available, one UK auction hammer sale is recorded at £125, but with only a single result the current value of a clean example is uncertain and depends strongly on bellows and shutter condition.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 sell for at UK auction?
The only recorded saleroom hammer price in our dataset is £125, so any price guidance for what one sells for now should be treated as indicative only.
Is the Ikonta 521 a good buyer's camera at this price?
At around the £125 level it can be reasonable value for a working 120 folder, provided the bellows are light-tight and the shutter speeds are accurate — repair costs can quickly exceed the purchase price.