Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 – Tessar 7cm f/3.5 – Folding Rangefinder

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Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 – Tessar 7cm f/3.5 – Folding Rangefinder – VG

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DESCRIPTION

Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 folding 35mm rangefinder camera fitted with the Carl Zeiss Tessar 7cm f/3.5 lens, presented in Very Good condition and fully tested and working. This early Super Ikonta variant offers a coupled rangefinder, precision German engineering and the classic Tessar rendering that defines the series.

A clean, mechanically reliable example ideal for collectors of pre‑war and early post‑war Zeiss Ikon cameras.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Fully tested and working
• Shutter fires across all speeds
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Tessar 7cm f/3.5 optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact
• Rangefinder clear and aligned
• Bellows light‑tight
• Folding mechanism smooth and secure
• Viewfinder clear
• Film transport smooth
• Exterior shows light signs of previous use

INCLUDED

• Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531 camera
• Carl Zeiss Tessar 7cm f/3.5 lens (factory fitted)

KEY FEATURES

• Super Ikonta 531 model
• Carl Zeiss Tessar 7cm f/3.5 lens
• Coupled rangefinder
• Compact folding design
• Precision German engineering
• Classic Tessar rendering

COMPATIBILITY

• Uses standard 35mm film
• Fully mechanical operation
• Compatible with all standard 35mm processing labs

COLLECTORS NOTES

The Super Ikonta 531 is one of the most desirable early 35mm Super Ikonta models, combining compactness, a coupled rangefinder and the highly regarded Tessar 7cm f/3.5 lens. Clean, working examples remain sought after by collectors of Zeiss Ikon’s pre‑war and early post‑war production.

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