Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (Ikonta A, horizontal)
The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (Ikonta A, horizontal) is a folding rollfilm camera produced by the German manufacturer Zeiss Ikon. It belongs to the Ikonta family of self-erecting folders introduced in the pre-war and post-war era, aimed at amateur photographers wanting a compact medium-format camera that folded flat for travel.
Auction data for this specific Ikonta 521 horizontal variant is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom hammer result on file is £130 from 2008, so a current 2026 market price cannot be reliably stated. Buyers asking what an Ikonta 521 is worth today should treat that figure as a single historic data point rather than a guide to what the camera sells for now, and check current auction listings for fresh comparables.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| vertical body orientation (vs horizontal) | — | — | 1 | £125 – £125 |
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 2008
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 130 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17648) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521
Description:
Ikonta with Opton Tessar 3.5/75mm no.10857 in good working Compur-Rapid shutter, body engraved: Lutz Ferrando & Co, Lutz Ferrando was the official Argentina distributor, case Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 172 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22696) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521
Description:
4,5x6 cm, Novar 3,5/75 mm. O. Nr. Prontor-S, Super-Zustand ! Jüttner 5.075.06 Estimate: EUR 1,949 - EUR 51 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 141 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22695) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521
Description:
4,5x6 cm, Opton-Tessar 3,5/75 mm. Nr. 14583 Compur-Rapid, sehr seltene Version ! Jüttner 5.075.07 Estimate: EUR 1,948 - EUR 52 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 125 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | vertical body orientation (vs horizontal) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21821) Title: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521
Description:
4.5x6cm, Novar 6.3/75mm in Klio shutter, export model with feet-scale, top condition, maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,948 - EUR 46,075 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (Ikonta A, horizontal) worth today?
Public UK auction data is very limited; the only recorded hammer price in our records is £130, achieved in 2008, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted without fresh comparables.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 sell for at auction?
With only a single historic sale on file at £130 hammer, there is not enough data to give a meaningful price range; condition of the bellows, shutter and lens will heavily influence what any individual example sells for.
Is the Ikonta 521 a good buyer's camera?
It is a compact folding medium-format camera that can still be used with rollfilm provided the bellows are light-tight and the shutter is accurate, but factor in the cost of a CLA when assessing overall value.