This compact classic was born from the collaboration between Leitz and Minolta. Although it bears the Leitz name, it was manufactured at Minolta’s factory in Japan.
It adopts the Leica M mount, but elements such as the rangefinder base length, vertically traveling shutter, and dial positions were deliberately not inherited from Leica traditions. Instead, nearly every part was designed exclusively for the CL. The result is a very well thought-out and highly user-friendly camera.
The included lens is the M-Rokkor 40mm f2. When mounted, both 40mm and 50mm bright-frame lines appear simultaneously. The lightweight, easy-to-handle body paired with the 40mm field of view is a superb match, making this camera an excellent choice for travel.

Slight paint loss is visible on the top strap lugs, but otherwise, including the lens, there are hardly any signs of use and the camera remains in very clean condition.
The body was serviced in September 2025 with finder cleaning and a general inspection. The finder is clear and the operation is good. The exposure meter unfortunately does not function due to deterioration of the sensor, but the rangefinder is perfectly accurate.
The lens has been fully overhauled. The glass is clear, and both rangefinder coupling and focusing are excellent. Results from our practical test with the M10-P were also very good.
The set includes matching serial number body and lens, original box, strap, case, and Japanese manual. While the exposure meter is regrettably out of order, this is still a fine set suitable for collection.