Zeiss Ikon Nettar
The Zeiss Ikon Nettar is a folding roll-film camera produced for the medium-format amateur market. It was made in several variants taking 120 film, positioned below the Ikonta range as a more affordable folder.
Auction data for the Nettar is very thin: the only recorded UK saleroom hammer result is £109 from a Christie's sale, so a current 2026 price band cannot be reliably stated. Today, condition of the bellows, shutter and lens generally drives what a Nettar is worth at auction far more than the specific variant.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| f/3.5 | — | — | 1 | £32 – £32 |
| folding camera (4.5×6 cm / 6×6 cm / 6×9 cm) | — | — | 6 | £3 – £50 |
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
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| Aug 2026 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 eBay | folding camera (4.5×6 cm / 6×6 cm / 6×9 cm) | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 Folding Camera Novar Anastigmat F4.5 75mm Lens Working
Description:
As shown good used condition for age with signs of age as shown. It winds and fires as it should. See photos. Location: Truro, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 eBay | folding camera (4.5×6 cm / 6×6 cm / 6×9 cm) | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Nettar Pronto Shutter Novar-Anastigmat 75mm F4.5 Lens Folding Camera
Description:
Good clean condtion as shown it winds and fires optics are clean. See photos. Nice example. Location: Truro, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £13 | £13 | 🇬🇧 eBay | folding camera (4.5×6 cm / 6×6 cm / 6×9 cm) | |
Title: ZEISS IKON Nettar Vintage Black Folding Bellows Camera Novar Lens & Case
Description:
Unsure if this works as it’s from my father’s collection. In good clean condition Does wind and the red spot disappears from the view finder when the button is pressed. No obvious damage to the leather bellows and the mechanism moves smoothly and freely Please do consider this as faulty as it untested with no warranty implied Location: Bristol, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £32 | £32 | 🇬🇧 eBay | f/3.5 | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Nettar, f/3.5, 12 on 120, case, all working film tested, good cond.
Description:
The striking feature of this model of the 6x6 Nettar is the f/3,5 coated Novar. The 75mm coated Novar is in a flash synchronised Prontor-SV shutter, 1 second to 1/300th plus B and delayed action. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 14 | £12 | 🇪🇺 eBay | folding camera (4.5×6 cm / 6×6 cm / 6×9 cm) | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Nettar 517/16 Novar Anastigmat 1:4.5 f=7.5 cm
Description:
Zeiss Ikon Nettar 517/16 Pronto mit Novar Anastigmat 1:4,5 f=7,5 cm-Optik / incl. Location: Legden, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 3 | £3 | 🇪🇺 eBay | folding camera (4.5×6 cm / 6×6 cm / 6×9 cm) | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon NETTAR 517/16 Folding Film Camera 120 NOVAR Anastigmat 105mm 1:6.3
Description:
Getestet ohne Film. -Linsen sind ohne Pilz mit Macro Kratzern. Zubehör : ohne. · Zu Bildqualität: Bilder werden mit Smartphone gemacht! Info habe ich soeben erhalten von einem User. -Blende und Verschluss sind ölfrei. Location: Gaggenau, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | £10 | £10 | 🇬🇧 eBay | folding camera (4.5×6 cm / 6×6 cm / 6×9 cm) | |
Title: Untested Vintage Zeiss Ikon Nettar Folding Film Camera
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Untested Vintage Zeiss Ikon Nettar Folding Film Camera at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Unit 3, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5TU, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2018 | £28 | £28 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1164) Title: Zeiss Ikon Nettar folding camera in case, military Bino Prism No 5 Mk IV x7,
Description:
Zeiss Ikon Nettar folding camera in case, military Bino Prism No 5 Mk IV x7, |
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| Mar 1998 | £109 | £95 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 411) Title: Field camera
Description:
Field camera Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Nettar worth today?
Auction evidence is limited to a single recorded UK hammer price of £109, so a reliable current value range cannot be quoted from the data available.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Nettar sell for at auction?
The only verified UK saleroom result on file sold for £109 hammer, which excludes buyer's premium; clean, fully working examples may price differently when more data is gathered.
What should I check before buying a Nettar?
Check the bellows for light leaks, the shutter for sticky slow speeds, and the lens for haze or fungus, as these faults most affect both usability and resale value.