Author: HICKS, ROGER
Title: The Lens Book : Choosing and Using Lenses for Your Slr
Description: Garage NEARLY A4 black white text, David & Charles UK. 1994. (ISBN: 9780715301494). Hardcover, 0.5 x 8.0 x 9.8 inches. hardback no dust jacket - 1994 - good condition - . "If you use, are interested in and would like to know more about lenses, lens selection, lens theory or lens applications..this book will delight you..the astute reader will save him/herself a lot of grief, and not a insignificant amount of money, if they take the authors' advice to heart..The book contains much technical information but it is presented in a way that is at the same time enjoyable to read and easy to find. The illustrations are chosen with care to clarify the point under discussion..Hicks, Schultz and the publisher are to be congratulated on the overall quality of the reproductions. Care was obviously taken..this work is a real gem."-Shutterbug. 160 pages, 80 color illus. 80 b/w illus. 7 3/4 X 9 1/2. A guide for hobbyists and semi-professionals to finding single-lens reflex camera lenses to suit various needs and budgets. Explains the applications of different types of lenses and includes many color and b&w examples of photos taken with each type of lens. Reviews the optical facts of life, and discusses lenses from a camera's manufacturer versus independent lenses, adapting lenses from one camera to another, and the pros and cons of buying second-hand. Used: Acceptable.

Keywords: 9780715301494


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