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Leitz 40mm f/2 Summicron-C

The Leitz 40mm f/2 Summicron-C is a compact M-mount normal-wide lens introduced in the early 1970s alongside the Leica CL rangefinder, for which it was the dedicated standard optic. Its near-50mm field of view, fast f/2 aperture and pocketable size made it an everyday walk-around lens, and it remains a popular entry point for buyers wanting to know what a small Leica prime is worth without stepping up to a 50mm Summicron.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 40mm Summicron-C have spanned roughly £460 to £1,600, with the middle of the range around £750 based on the sales on file. As of 2026 the lens sells for a price that depends heavily on cosmetic condition, glass clarity and whether the original hood and caps are present; the £1,600 result is an outlier rather than typical value. Remember these are UK saleroom hammer figures — wholesale levels before buyer's premium — so dealer retail tends to sit higher.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £500 Flints Auctions
May 2013 EUR 460 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 950 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 550 Leitz Auction

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