History of the Photographic Lens, Hardcover by Kingslake, Rudolf, ISBN 0124086403, ISBN-13 9780124086401, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Kingslake (lens design E. Kodak, retired, and optics, U. of Rochester emeritus) is a rarity-an expert among experts in lens history, theory and application. He briefly treats design, general history, recent refinements, before settling into a detailed description of the development of various lens types, optical glass, catadioptric systems and attachments (diffusers, filters…). A long section (120 p.) presents portraits and biographies of pioneers. Has a glossary and indices by lens name and subjects. A distinguished contribution to optics that is largely accessible to the lay reader. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.