Zeiss Ikon Nettar

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

The Zeiss Ikon Nettar is a classic German folding camera, renowned for its elegant engineering and reliable performance. Produced by the legendary Zeiss Ikon factory, the Nettar series was designed to bring high-quality medium format photography into a portable, user-friendly package. This model features the sharp Novar-Anastigmat 75mm lens and a Vario shutter, offering a timeless mechanical experience. When unfolded, it captures large, detail-rich 6x6 negatives on 120 roll film, and when closed, it slips easily into a jacket pocket. It is a perfect choice for photographers who appreciate the "slow photography" movement and the unmistakable look of vintage Zeiss optics.

Key Features

• Brand: Zeiss Ikon

• Model: Nettar (517/16 or similar 6x6 variant)

• Lens: Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5

• Shutter: Vario (3-speed + Bulb)

• Shutter Speeds: 1/25s, 1/75s, 1/200s, and B

• Format: 6x6 cm on 120 Roll Film

• Construction: All-metal body with genuine leather bellows

• Viewfinder: Optical pop-up or integrated viewfinder

• Focus System: Manual zone focusing (scale on lens)

Condition Report

• Body: Used – Good condition. Shows normal signs of vintage character and handling.

• Sensor/Optics: Lens glass is in good used condition. Bellows are light-tight and in good shape.

• Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. Shutter speeds and aperture blades have been tested.

Specialist Note "The Zeiss Nettar is the quintessential 'folder.' It’s built like a tank yet folds down to a remarkably slim profile. The Novar-Anastigmat lens is a classic three-element design that produces images with a beautiful, soft rendering wide open and surprising sharpness when stopped down. It’s an excellent entry point into medium format photography because of its simplicity and the sheer quality of Zeiss manufacturing."

What's Included

• Zeiss Ikon Nettar Camera (S/N: 72820)

• Original Leather Case (if applicable)

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: 6x6 Folding Medium Format

• Film Type: 120 Roll Film

• Power: Fully mechanical (no batteries required)
  

• Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/22