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 Daguerre's 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,...
The lens is generally the most expensive and least understood part of any camera. In this book, Rudolf Kingslake traces the historical development of ...
Thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect the substantial changes in the field since its publication in 1978
Strong emphasis on how to effectively use software design packages, indispensable to today's lens designer
Many new lens design problems and examples - ranging from simple lenses to complex zoom lenses and mirror systems - give insight for both the newcomer and specialist in the field
Rudolf Kingslake is regarded as the American father of lens design; his book, not revised since its publication in 1978, is viewed as a classic in the field....
Thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect the substantial changes in the field since its publication in 1978
