This book covers 60 years of Noctilux and aspherical lens technology. High-quality product photography and historical context show how the lenses have developed. Five chapters describe the technologies used to manufacture the lenses, present prototypes, and share details of their development.
Exclusive interviews with optics experts Peter Karbe and Dietmar Stuible bring together technical expertise and personal perspectives. Photographic projects and selected image sequences let readers experience the distinctive visual character of the various Noctilux models. An appendix with lens overviews and portraits completes the book.
• Hardcover, 240 pages, 200 × 260 mm
• 60 years of Noctilux and the evolution of aspherical lens technology
• Featuring interviews, historical insights, and photographic projects
• Also available at Leica Stores, authorized dealers, and the LFI Online Store
• Available in English and German
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