{"product_id":"leica-noctilux-book","title":"Leica Noctilux Book","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1966, Leica unveiled the Noctilux 50 f\/1.2 at Photokina in Cologne. It was the first lens with two aspherical element surfaces made in series production, a first among lens manufacturers worldwide. Each lens was made by hand, and fewer than 2,000 were produced. The Leica Noctilux Book marks the 60th anniversary of the lens family and follows it from that first aspherical design to the newest wide-angle variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English hardcover runs 240 pages with 195 images, bound in silver with foil stamping. Most of the book is given to the lenses. Each Noctilux model appears with product photography, historical context and example images made with that lens. The chronology runs from the original 50 f\/1.2 to Dr Walter Mandler's f\/1 successor, developed in Midland, Canada, which was the only Noctilux without aspherical surfaces. It continues with the Noctilux 50 f\/0.95 ASPH., which broke the f\/1 barrier, and the Noctilux 75 f\/1.25 ASPH., the first in the series at 75 mm. The last chapter covers the Noctilux 35 f\/1.2, the first Noctilux at 35 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive chronological chapters trace aspheric technology from its beginnings to today's production, covering production equipment, prototypes and R\u0026amp;D details. Two interviews take the reader inside Leica's optics development. Peter Karbe, Senior Managing Expert in Optics, recounts the history of aspheric lenses. Dietmar Stuible, Head of Optics Development at Leica Camera AG since 2021, explains the \"mechanical intelligence\" of M-Lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix international photographers contribute photographic projects that show the Noctilux's range: Ana María Arévalo Gosen, Alisa Martynova, Jason Roman, François Rousseau, Paolo Roversi and Satoru Watanabe. More image series show the distinct rendering of the different Noctilux models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appendix makes the book a working reference. It includes an index of all M-Lenses, an overview of special Noctilux models, and portraits of the main figures in Leica optics development. The book is aimed at collectors, Noctilux owners and anyone interested in the history of photographic optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScope of delivery: one shrink-wrapped Leica Noctilux Book, English edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish hardcover edition with silver binding and foil stamping, 240 pages and 195 images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronology of the Noctilux: every model with product photography, historical context and example images taken with that lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive chronological chapters on the development of aspheric technology, covering production equipment, prototypes and R\u0026amp;D details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive interviews with Leica optics experts Peter Karbe and Dietmar Stuible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographic projects by Ana María Arévalo Gosen, Alisa Martynova, Jason Roman, François Rousseau, Paolo Roversi and Satoru Watanabe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix with an index of all M-Lenses, an overview of special Noctilux models and portraits of key figures in Leica optics development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished for the 60th anniversary of the Noctilux lens family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lsm-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeica Noctilux Book (English Version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver binding with foil stamping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBook dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.87 × 10.24 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoctilux chronology; five chapters on the evolution of aspheric technology; interviews with Peter Karbe and Dietmar Stuible; photographic projects by six international photographers; image series; appendix with an index of all M-Lenses, special Noctilux models and portraits of key figures in Leica optics development\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContributing photographers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAna María Arévalo Gosen, Alisa Martynova, Jason Roman, François Rousseau, Paolo Roversi, Satoru Watanabe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMfr part #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4022243971035\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrink-wrapped Leica Noctilux Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68314796294275,"sku":"799429971035","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1179\/files\/97103-97102-Noctilux-Book_Cover_1920x1440_transparent.webp?v=1794426873","url":"https:\/\/leicastoremiami.com\/es\/products\/leica-noctilux-book","provider":"Leica Store Miami","version":"1.0","type":"link"}