Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16

Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 Folding Camera - Good Condition | Classic German Medium Format Folder with Novar Anastigmat 75mm f/6.3

The Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 is a classic and elegant German folding camera that represents the accessible end of Zeiss Ikon's celebrated medium format lineup. Compact and pocketable when closed, it opens to reveal a precision-engineered bellows mechanism paired with the Novar Anastigmat 75mm f/6.3 lens — a simple but capable triplet design that delivers sharp, contrasty images with the characteristic rendering of a golden era of German optical craftsmanship. Shooting 6x6 medium format on 120 film, the Nettar produces beautifully detailed negatives that reward the patient photographer. A genuine piece of photographic history that remains a satisfying camera to shoot with today.

Key Features

• Novar Anastigmat 75mm f/6.3 — classic German triplet lens design
• Compact folding design — pocketable when closed
• Medium format 6x6 film — exceptional image quality and fine grain
• Precision-engineered bellows mechanism
• All-metal construction of the highest quality
• A genuine piece of German optical and mechanical heritage

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 is one of those classic folders that proves you don't need a complex camera to get beautiful medium format results. The Novar Anastigmat has a simple charm to its rendering — sharp in the centre, softening gently towards the edges — that gives every frame a distinctly vintage character. Compact, pocketable, and genuinely enjoyable to shoot with."

What's Included

• Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 folding camera
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Zeiss Ikon
• Model: Nettar 518/16
• Serial Number: Not available
• Lens: Novar Anastigmat 75mm f/6.3
• Lens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups (triplet)
• Film Format: Medium Format 6x6 (120 film)
• Focus: Manual
• Construction: All-metal body with bellows
• Type: Medium Format Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition