Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16

Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 Medium Format Folding Camera - Good Condition | Classic German Folder with Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 Lens

The Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 is a beautifully crafted German folding camera that represents the accessible end of Zeiss Ikon's celebrated folder lineup — offering the same precision engineering and optical heritage as the brand's more expensive models in a more affordable package. The Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens is a capable three-element optic that delivers sharp, contrasty images with pleasing rendering characteristic of classic German glass. Compact when folded and satisfying to use when open, the Nettar 518/16 produces beautiful 6x6 medium format negatives that reward the patient photographer with results that modern cameras rarely replicate. Serial number 518716.

Key Features

• Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 — classic German three-element optic
• Compact folding design — pocketable when closed
• Medium format 6x6 film — exceptional image quality and fine grain
• All-metal construction with leatherette covering
• Folding bellows design — a genuine piece of mechanical engineering
• A characterful and accessible entry into classic Zeiss Ikon folders

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use; bellows intact with no visible pinholes; folding mechanism operates smoothly
• Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Shutter fires across available speeds; aperture blades clean and snappy; focus mechanism operates smoothly

"The Nettar 518/16 is one of those folders that consistently surprises photographers who give it a try. The Novar-Anastigmat may not have the reputation of a Tessar, but it delivers genuinely pleasing results — sharp where it counts, with a smooth and characterful rendering. Compact, foldable, and capable of beautiful 6x6 negatives, this is a camera that rewards a slower and more considered approach to photography."

What's Included

• Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 folding camera
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Zeiss Ikon
• Model: Nettar 518/16
• Lens: Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5
• Serial Number: 518716
• Focal Length: 75mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5
• Film Format: Medium Format 6x6 (120 film)
• Focus: Manual
• Construction: All-metal body with bellows
• Type: Medium Format Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition