The lens is generally the most expensive and least understood part of any camera. In this book; Rudolf Kingslake traces the historical development of the various types of lenses from Daguerres invention of photography in 1839 through lenses commonly used today.From an early lens still being manufactured for use in low-cost cameras to designs made possible through such innovations as lens coating; rare-earth glasses; and computer aided lens design and testing; the author details each major advance in design and fabrication. The book explains how and why each new lens type was developed; and why most of them have since been abandoned. This authoritative history of lens technology also includes brief biographies of several outstanding lens designers and manufacturers of the past.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Not just for Fans - Great book!By MN MomThis is an amazing book and definitely a must have for all Taylor Swift Fans! This book has contributions from numerous fans so you will see pictures you have never seen before. You will read stories you have never heard before. If you liked Taylor Swift before reading the book. you will love her after! Great book for fans and anyone curious to know why Taylor Swift has so many devoted fans and how she has been an inspiration to so many people.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The concept and most of the book is lovely.By Ana PetilloThe concept and most of the book is lovely.I wish they would have used more high-resolution. professionally taken photographs. There are much more iconic fan photos of Taylors concerts they could have chosen.Overall. a great book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This IS our song!By BreyerRoseThis is an amazing fan book. full of photos and experiences. I went through every page and loved it. and then gave it to my granddaughter as a birthday gift. Shes in her 20s and Im in my 70s and we are both fans of Taylor herself. the person she has been and is still becoming. Great book -- highly recommend it!
