Zeiss Ikon Taxona
The Zeiss Ikon Taxona is a compact 35mm viewfinder camera produced in Germany in the post-war era. It was a small-format, fixed-lens model aimed at the budget end of the 35mm market when new.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Taxona have been modest, with the two recorded sales falling in a £25–£35 range and a median around £30. As of 2026, this is a low-value collectable where condition and the presence of the original case sway what each example sells for, and confident valuations require more data than is currently available.
Variants
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| 'Zeiss Eigentum' (factory-property marked) unit | — | — | 0 | — |
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 | EUR 26 | £22 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Taxona Tessar 37.5mm 1:3.5 Rangefinder Camera Viewfinder Camera 24X24
Description:
Sicht durch Sucher is ok. -View through the viewfinder is clear. -Tested without film. -Getestet ohne Film. · Zu Bildqualität: Bilder werden mit Smartphone gemacht! Zubehör : ohne. -Linsen sind ohne pilz, mit macro Kratzer. Location: Gaggenau, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 24 | £20 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Taxona Tessar 37.5mm 1:3.5 T Red Rangefinder Camera Viewfinder Half Frame
Description:
Sicht durch Sucher is ok. -View through the viewfinder is clear. -Löst aus und lässt sich spannen. · Zu Bildqualität: Bilder werden mit Smartphone gemacht! -Body shows signs of wear. Am 30.07.26 hat der Verkäufer die folgenden Angaben hinzugefügt. Location: Gaggenau, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 36 | £31 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon VEB Taxona rangefinder camera NOVONAR 35mm 1.3.5 V
Description:
Sicht durch Sucher is ok. -View through the viewfinder is clear. -Löst aus und lässt sich spannen. -Tested without film. -Getestet ohne Film. · Zu Bildqualität: Bilder werden mit Smartphone gemacht! Location: Gaggenau, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 14 | £12 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon VEB Taxona Tessar 37.5 mm 1:3.5 rangefinder camera viewfinder camera analog
Description:
Sicht durch Sucher is ok. -View through the viewfinder is clear. -Tested without film. -Getestet ohne Film. · Zu Bildqualität: Bilder werden mit Smartphone gemacht! Zubehör : ohne. -Linsen sind ohne pilz, mit macro Kratzer. Location: Gaggenau, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 27 | £23 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Zeiss Ikon Taxona Tessar 37.5 mm 1:3.5 rangefinder camera viewfinder camera analog
Description:
Sicht durch Sucher is ok. -View through the viewfinder is clear. -Tested without film. -Getestet ohne Film. · Zu Bildqualität: Bilder werden mit Smartphone gemacht! Zubehör : ohne. -Linsen sind ohne pilz, mit macro Kratzer. Location: Gaggenau, Germany |
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| Jun 2026 | £38 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 133) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Taxona 24mm x 24mm Square Frame Viewfinder Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 5039 790, internal serial number matches, body VG, shutter working, with Novonar Anastigmat 35mm f/3.5 lens, optics VG, with maker' (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 2025 | £25 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 193) Title: A Taxona 24x24mm Camera
Description:
silver, body G, shutter works, viewfinder and lens have peripheral haze, with a Zeiss Ikon leather case. Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT |
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| Oct 2023 | £35 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 459) Title: A VEB Zeiss Ikon Taxona Camera
Description:
A VEB Zeiss Ikon Taxona Camera, serial no 132866, shutter sluggish on slow speeds, body G,with C. Zeiss Jena 37.5mm f/3.5 T Tessar lens, elements G |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Taxona worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer results sit between £25 and £35, giving a working value around £30 for a tidy example, though the small sample means individual prices can vary.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Taxona sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the Taxona selling for £25 to £35 at hammer, before buyer's premium is added.
Is the Zeiss Ikon Taxona a collectable camera?
It has a modest collector following as a compact 35mm Zeiss Ikon, but its price level reflects budget-collectable status rather than a sought-after rarity.