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Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 524/16 (Ikonta M)

The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 524/16 (Ikonta M) is a folding medium-format roll-film camera producing 6×6 negatives on 120 film. It sits within Zeiss Ikon's postwar folding-camera line, aimed at amateur photographers who wanted a compact bellows camera that could be carried in a coat pocket.

Auction data for this specific model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result from 2003 sold for £167, which gives only a historical reference point rather than a current market value. With no recent sales to anchor a range or median, today's worth is uncertain and the price a buyer pays will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, working shutter speeds, and bellows integrity. Treat the £167 figure as an indicative wholesale auction-hammer level from over two decades ago, not a guide to what the camera sells for now.

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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 £36 £36 🇬🇧 eBay
Jun 2026 EUR 28 £24 🇪🇺 eBay
Jun 2026 £68 £68 🇬🇧 eBay
May 2026 USD 190 £141 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2023 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2003 EUR 167 £119 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Mar 1998 £115 £100 🇬🇧 Christie's
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 524/16 worth today?

There is too little recent auction data to give a reliable current value; the only recorded UK hammer sale on file is £167 from 2003, so today's price is best confirmed against live listings rather than that historical figure.

How much does an Ikonta M sell for at auction?

Only one UK auction result is on record for this model, at £167 hammer in 2003, which is insufficient to establish a current selling range.

What affects the value of a folding Ikonta like the 524/16?

Bellows condition, shutter accuracy across all speeds, lens clarity, and overall cosmetics are the main drivers of price, with light-tight bellows and a working shutter being the difference between a user camera and a shelf piece.

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