Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic 886/16

A precision-built German twin-lens reflex and the final evolution of Zeiss Ikon’s Ikoflex line, released in the late 1950s. The Ikoflex Ic combines sleek industrial design with superb optics and excellent mechanical quality, making it one of the most refined non-Rolleiflex TLRs of its era.

Thanks to high-quality ground glass, lens coatings, and mirror coatings, this camera offers an exceptionally bright waist-level viewing experience, making focusing fast and confidence-inspiring.

Lens Details

Taking Lens – Novar-Anastigmat 75mm f/3.5

• Coated Zeiss optic with sharp, well-balanced rendering

• Excellent contrast with smooth tonal transitions

• Ideal for portraits, street, and everyday medium format work

Viewing Lens – Teronar-Anastigmat 75mm f/3.5

• Clean overall with minor coating loss

• This is the viewing-only lens

• Does not affect image quality, as photographs are taken exclusively with the Novar lens

Camera Highlights

• Shoots 120 medium format film (6×6)

• Prontor-SVS leaf shutter with speeds from 1s to 1/300s + Bulb — smooth and reliable ✅

• Pop-up waist-level finder for critical focusing

  • Integrated magnifier is missing

• Front-mounted focusing scale with classic zone-focusing design

• Compact, durable metal body

• Textured leatherette covering with matching Zeiss branding

Condition

• Good overall condition

• Normal signs of age consistent with vintage use

• Shutter tested and working correctly

• Optics clear in the taking lens

• Bright viewing image despite noted viewing-lens coating wear

A beautifully engineered, character-rich TLR that delivers true Zeiss optical quality in a compact, elegant form. Ideal for photographers seeking a distinctive medium format experience beyond the usual Rolleiflex options.