Zeiss Ikon Nettar with Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5

Zeiss Ikon Nettar with Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 | S/N: 65993

Good Condition | Medium Format Camera | Classic 6x6 Folder with German Optical Soul

The Zeiss Ikon Nettar (S/N: 65993) is a masterfully engineered folding camera that brings the power of medium format photography into a remarkably compact, pocketable form. Built with the legendary precision of Zeiss Ikon, this model is designed for the square 6x6cm format on 120 roll film. Equipped with the Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens, it is celebrated for its classic "vintage" rendering, characterized by smooth tonal transitions and impressive center-sharpness. With its tactile bellows system and robust all-metal chassis, the Nettar provides the mechanical soul and massive negative size that defined the golden era of European analog travel photography.

Key Features

• Large 6x6 format delivering high-resolution negatives on standard 120 roll film

• Collapsible "folder" design for ultimate portability in a medium format body

• Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens for authentic mid-century aesthetic and character

• Reliable Gauthier Vario or Pronto shutter system with speeds up to 1/200s

• Self-erecting bellows mechanism for rapid deployment and shooting

• Precision-crafted all-metal body finished in iconic Zeiss Ikon leatherette

Condition Report Good condition. The camera body (S/N: 65993) shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with its vintage age. The Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens is optically clear, free from fungus or significant haze. The bellows are light-tight and in good supple condition. The mechanical shutter has been tested and is firing accurately across its range. The film transport and folding mechanisms operate smoothly.

Specialist Note "The Zeiss Nettar is the definitive 'pocket' medium format camera. What I love about this unit is the Novar lens; while Zeiss had the more expensive Tessar, the Novar is beloved by landscape and street photographers for its gentle, nostalgic rendering of light and shadow. It’s a rugged, honest piece of German engineering that allows you to carry a massive 6x6 negative in a jacket pocket. For anyone looking to start their medium format journey with a dependable, fully mechanical classic, the Nettar is a top-tier performer."

What's Included

• Zeiss Ikon Nettar Folding Camera (S/N: 65993)

• Integrated Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 Lens

• Leather Case

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: Medium Format Camera (Folding)

• Film Format: 120 Roll Film (6x6cm frames)

• Lens: Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5

• Shutter: Vario/Pronto Mechanical

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ Medium Format Camera

• Battery Type: None (Fully Mechanical)