Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 515/16 Medium Format Folding Camera

Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 515/16 Medium Format Folding Camera - Good Condition | Classic German Folder with Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 and Prontor-S Shutter

The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 515/16 is a beautifully crafted German medium format folding camera that delivers 6x6 medium format image quality in a compact and elegant package. Built by Zeiss Ikon in Germany, the Ikonta series represented the pinnacle of German folding camera engineering — combining solid all-metal construction with the precision and reliability that Zeiss Ikon is renowned for worldwide. The Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 fixed lens is a three-element Zeiss Ikon optical formula that delivers sharp and characterful images with a natural rendering quality that rewards the patient photographer. The Prontor-S shutter is a masterpiece of mechanical precision, providing reliable and accurate exposures across a range of shutter speeds. Compact when folded and deeply satisfying to use when open. Serial number 32862.

Key Features

• Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 — classic Zeiss Ikon three-element optical formula
• Prontor-S precision shutter — reliable and accurate mechanical engineering
• Medium format 6x6 — exceptional image quality and fine grain on 120 film
• Classic folding design — compact when closed, elegant when open
• Manual focus and exposure control
• Solid all-metal German construction of the highest quality
• A genuine piece of Zeiss Ikon photographic heritage

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing; bellows intact with no visible pinholes; folding mechanism operates smoothly
• Optics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Prontor-S shutter fires correctly across available speeds; aperture blades clean and snappy; focus mechanism operates smoothly

"The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta is one of those classic German medium format folders that rewards the patient photographer with results that genuinely impress. The 6x6 negative delivers a richness and detail that 35mm simply cannot match, and the compact folding design makes it a surprisingly portable medium format option. The Prontor-S shutter is a masterpiece of mechanical precision — reliable and satisfying to use decades after it was made."

What's Included

• Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 515/16 folding camera with Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Zeiss Ikon
• Model: Ikonta 515/16
• Serial Number: 32862
• Lens: Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 (fixed)
• Lens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups
• Shutter: Prontor-S
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/300s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/4.5 – f/22
• Film Format: Medium Format 6x6 (120 film)
• Focus: Manual
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.2m
• Construction: All-metal body with bellows
• Type: Medium Format Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition