{"product_id":"zeiss-ikon-super-ikonta-531-tessar-75mm-f-3-5-spares-repair","title":"Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 – Tessar 75mm f\/3.5 – Spares\/Repair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZeiss Ikon \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Ikonta 531\u003c\/strong\u003e medium‑format folding rangefinder camera fitted with the Carl Zeiss \u003cstrong\u003eTessar 75mm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e lens. A desirable pre‑war\/post‑war transitional model known for its compact folding design and excellent Tessar optics. This example is \u003cstrong\u003enot fully working\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eshutter is not firing\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003erangefinder requires repair\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it is sold strictly as \u003cstrong\u003espares or repair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Spares or Repair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody – Super Ikonta 531\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter \u003cstrong\u003enot firing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangefinder \u003cstrong\u003eneeds repair\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBellows appear intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm advance and transport untested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmetic condition generally good for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens – Tessar 75mm f\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics typically show age‑related dust \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades move freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus helical turns smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear elements free from major scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarl Zeiss Tessar 75mm f\/3.5 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Zeiss Ikon folding rangefinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTessar 75mm f\/3.5 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 120 roll‑film design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh‑quality German construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for restoration or parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531, Tessar 75mm f3.5, Ikonta repair, folding rangefinder, vintage Zeiss camera, medium‑format folder\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZEISS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54022604554582,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP8414_b14108b3-0852-4bf3-b6f5-d80dcc831522.jpg?v=1779983713","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/zeiss-ikon-super-ikonta-531-tessar-75mm-f-3-5-spares-repair","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}