Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 medium‑format folding rangefinder camera fitted with the Carl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5 lens. A desirable pre‑war/post‑war transitional model known for its compact folding design and excellent Tessar optics. This example is not fully working: the shutter is not firing and the rangefinder requires repair, so it is sold strictly as spares or repair.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Spares or Repair Body – Super Ikonta 531
Shutter not firing
Rangefinder needs repair
Bellows appear intact
Film advance and transport untested
Cosmetic condition generally good for age
Lens – Tessar 75mm f/3.5
Optics typically show age‑related dust
Aperture blades move freely
Focus helical turns smoothly
Front and rear elements free from major scratches
INCLUDED
Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 camera
Carl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f/3.5 lens
COLLECTORS NOTES
The Super Ikonta 531 is a sought‑after early folding rangefinder, prized for its build quality and the performance of the Tessar lens. Many surviving examples require mechanical service due to age, making this a suitable candidate for restoration, parts harvesting, or display. Fully working examples command strong interest among collectors of classic Zeiss Ikon cameras.
