Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2 6x9 Folding Camera Telma Shutter 11cm Lens Vintage

Description
The Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2 is a medium format folding camera introduced in 1933, designed to shoot eight 6×9cm exposures on standard 120 roll film. This variant features a Telma leaf shutter paired with a Nettar-Anastigmat 11cm f/4.5 lens—a triplet design known for solid performance when stopped down. With its self-erecting struts and compact folding body, it offers a classic shooting experience and timeless design.

Condition

• Lens: Nettar-Anastigmat 11cm f/4.5, some haze
• Shutter: Telma, speeds from 1/25 to 1/125 sec plus B and T fires okay.
• Bellows: intact and light-tight
• Viewfinder: waist-level and sports finder, both present and usable
• Body: good cosmetic condition with age-related wear
  

Included

• Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2 camera body
• Nettar-Anastigmat 11cm f/4.5 lens

Collectors Notes
The 515/2 is a desirable entry in the Nettar line, offering large 6×9 negatives in a compact, travel-friendly format. The Telma shutter is a simple but reliable unit, and the 11cm triplet lens delivers pleasing results at f/8 and beyond. This model shares its chassis with the more expensive Ikonta series, making it a cost-effective alternative for collectors and shooters alike. A fine example of pre-war German engineering.

Key Features

• Medium format 120 roll film (6×9cm exposures)
• Nettar-Anastigmat 11cm f/4.5 lens
• Telma leaf shutter (B, T, 1/25–1/125 sec)
• Manual focus and exposure
• Dual viewfinder system: waist-level and sports finder
• Self-erecting folding design
• German engineering, circa 1933–1939

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