Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18 Folding Camera with Novar 5cm F/6.3 Lens

Description:
The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18 is a compact folding camera introduced in the early 1930s, designed for 127 roll film and producing 3×4cm exposures. This model features a Novar Anastigmat 5cm f/6.3 lens in a Telma or Derval shutter, offering simple operation and classic Zeiss build quality. With its Art Deco styling and self-erecting bellows, it’s a charming piece of photographic history ideal for collectors and vintage camera enthusiasts.

Condition:
Overall Condition: Fair

• Optics: Lens clean and clear; no haze or fungus
• Shutter: Fires across available speeds (T, B, I – 1/25s to 1/100s)
• Bellows: Light-tight and fully intact
• Exterior: Chrome and enamel detailing well preserved; minor wear consistent with age
• Mechanics: Film advance and folding mechanism operate smoothly
• Note the spring on the viewfinder is loose so it is not staying up

Included:

• Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/18 folding camera
• Novar Anastigmat 5cm f/6.3 lens
  

Collectors Notes:
Often referred to as the “Baby Ikonta,” the 520/18 was produced between 1931 and 1937 and is notable for its compact format and elegant design. The Novar lens delivers pleasing vintage rendering, and the camera’s geometric chrome detailing reflects strong Art Deco influence. A rare survivor from the golden age of German camera engineering, perfect for display or gentle use with 127 film.

Key Features:

• Format: 127 roll film (3×4cm exposures)
• Lens: Novar Anastigmat 5cm f/6.3
• Shutter: Telma or Derval leaf shutter (T, B, I – 1/25s to 1/100s)
• Focus: Scale focus (3ft to infinity)
• Aperture range: f/6.3 to f/16
• Construction: Metal body with self-erecting bellows
• Dimensions (closed): approx. 70 × 102 × 32mm
• Weight: approx. 319g
• Origin: Made in Germany by Zeiss Ikon

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