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Zeiss Ikon Nettax 538/24

The Zeiss Ikon Nettax 538/24 is a folding rollfilm camera from the German Zeiss Ikon stable, produced in the late 1930s. It was positioned as a medium-format folder using 120 film and sat within Zeiss Ikon's broader pre-war line-up of bellows cameras.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Nettax 538/24 have varied widely depending on condition and completeness, with recorded results spanning roughly £130 to £1,300 and a median around £650. A 2025 sale cleared at £130, while stronger historical results from the early 2010s show what clean, complete examples have been worth in the saleroom; today the typical value sits well below those peak figures, and buyers should treat the upper end as exceptional rather than expected.

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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 2025

Date Price Source
May 2025 £130 Special Auction Services
Nov 2011 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
Nov 2011 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 360 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 340 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 320 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 330 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 433 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 678 Leitz Auction
Jun 2002 £293 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Nettax 538/24 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices range from about £130 to £1,300, with a median near £650; condition, shutter accuracy and bellows integrity are the main drivers of value.

How much does a Nettax 538/24 sell for at auction?

A clean, functional example has sold for several hundred pounds at hammer, while a rough or incomplete camera has changed hands for around £130.

Why is the price range so wide?

The Nettax 538/24 is condition-sensitive and scarce, so exceptional examples have fetched prices above £1,000 while tired bodies sell for a small fraction of that.

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