Premium Zeiss Ikon folding camera with Opton Tessar lens and rangefinder for 6x6cm on 120.
The Zeiss Super Ikonta 533/16 is a premium medium format folding camera producing 6x6cm frames on 120 film, equipped with an Opton Tessar lens and coupled rangefinder. The Super Ikonta range represented the finest folding cameras Zeiss Ikon ever produced, combining exceptional optics with a sophisticated focusing system.
The Opton Tessar lens delivers the legendary sharpness and contrast that the Tessar design is famous for, producing superb results on the generous 6x6cm negative format. The coupled rangefinder enables precise focusing that elevates this camera well above simpler scale-focus folding cameras of the same era.
Build quality is to the highest Zeiss Ikon standards with precision metalwork, reliable Synchro-Compur shutter, and a self-erecting front standard. The camera folds into a remarkably compact package considering the 6x6cm format, making it a practical travel and field camera for photographers demanding quality without bulk.
One of the most desirable folding cameras ever made, the Super Ikonta with Tessar lens is highly sought after by collectors and users alike. On the used market, it offers genuine medium format quality in a pocket-sized package. Working examples with accurate rangefinders and clean Tessar lenses command strong collector prices.