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Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C

The Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C is a folding medium-format rangefinder camera that takes 6x9cm frames on 120 roll film. Introduced in the 1930s, it sat at the upper end of Zeiss Ikon's folding range, combining a coupled rotating-wedge rangefinder with a self-erecting bellows front.

Auction data for the Super Ikonta C is thin, with a single recorded UK hammer result of £198 in 2021 — a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. On that limited evidence, today's value for a working example sits around the £200 mark, though clean 531/2 bodies with a clear Tessar and a functioning rangefinder can sell for more when they appear.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
(530/2) — — 1 £106 – £106
(530/2) for China — — 1 £287 – £287
(531/2) — — 3 £198 – £340
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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: December 2024

Date Price Source Variant
Dec 2024 £106 Flints Auctions (530/2)
Jun 2024 £130 Special Auction Services —
Jan 2022 £68 Flints Auctions —
Jan 2021 £198 Flints Auctions (531/2)
Nov 2018 £132 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2008 EUR 250 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2004 EUR 500 Leitz Auction —
May 2003 EUR 245 Leitz Auction —
May 2003 EUR 354 Leitz Auction —
May 2001 £82 Christie's —
May 2001 £105 Christie's —
Jul 2000 £94 Christie's —

Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C worth today?

On the limited UK auction evidence available, a Super Ikonta C is worth in the region of £200 at hammer, with condition of the bellows, shutter and lens driving most of the price.

How much does a Super Ikonta C sell for at UK auction?

The only verified hammer result in our data is £198, so that figure is the best current reference for what one sells for at saleroom level.

Which variant of the Super Ikonta C is most collectable?

The later 531/2 is generally the most sought-after for users because of its updated finish and rangefinder, while the 530/2 marked for China is the scarcer collector variant.

Is the Super Ikonta C a good user camera?

Yes, provided the bellows are light-tight and the Tessar is clean — the 6x9 negative and coupled rangefinder make it a capable medium-format folder despite its age.

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