Zeiss Ikon Simplex 511/2
The Zeiss Ikon Simplex 511/2 is a folding film camera from the German maker Zeiss Ikon, formed in 1926 from the merger of several earlier German camera firms. It was positioned in the entry-to-mid tier of the company's pre-war roll film range.
Sales data for the Simplex 511/2 is extremely thin: a single UK auction-hammer result on record sold for £167 in 2003, and no recent saleroom comparables are available to establish what one is worth today. Without further hammer prices, a reliable current value, price range or median cannot be quoted, and any figure circulated online should be treated with caution.
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: November 2020
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38768) Title: Zeiss Ikon Simplex 511/2
Description:
Bakelite 6x9cm folding camera in exceptional, near mint condition, with Nettar 6.3/10.5cm in Telma shutter in good working condition, with leather case (not original) Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 167 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21816) Title: Zeiss Ikon Simplex 511/2 (Lot)
Description:
6x9cm, brown bakelite body, all four versions with Nettar 6.3/10.5cm lenses, with one original maker's box, instructions, fine condition (4) Estimate: EUR 1,934 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Simplex 511/2 worth today?
With only one recorded UK auction sale (£167, hammer) and no recent comparables, a reliable current value cannot be given; condition, completeness and working shutter will drive whatever price it sells for.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Simplex 511/2 sell for at auction?
The only hammer price on file is £167 from a UK saleroom, but a single data point is not enough to establish a representative price range.
Is the Zeiss Ikon Simplex 511/2 a common camera?
It appears infrequently in UK auction records, which makes both its market value and parts availability harder to predict than for mainstream Zeiss Ikon folders.