Leica's classic compact forty — the Summicron-C 40mm f/2 designed for the CL camera.
The Leica Summicron-C 40mm f/2 is a compact standard prime from Leica's CL era — designed for the 1970s Leica CL, it uses the Leica M bayonet. Leica M mount.
40mm focal length. f/2 maximum aperture. Summicron-C series. Compact design. Leica M mount.
The Leica Summicron-C 40mm f/2 was designed for the 1970s Leica CL compact rangefinder — the 'C' suffix indicates the compact CL system version. Despite the CL origins, it uses the standard Leica M bayonet and is fully compatible with M cameras. 40mm provides a slightly wider perspective than a standard 50mm.
On the used market the Leica Summicron-C 40mm f/2 is a classic compact M-mount prime. Condition checks: f/2 elements, aperture. Leica M mount.