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A detailed record of Noctilux history
This English hardcover gathers the technical development, images, interviews, and lens chronology behind six decades of Leica Noctilux lenses in one focused reference volume.
- Length 240 Pages195 images
- Dimensions 8.11 × 10.43 × 0.98 in

Product Highlights
- English hardcover edition with silver binding and foil stamping
- 240 pages with 195 images
- Chronology covering the Noctilux lens family from 1966 onward
- Chapters on the development of aspheric technology
- Interviews with Leica optics experts Peter Karbe and Dietmar Stuible
- Photographic projects by six international photographers
- Appendix with an M-Lens index and special Noctilux-model overview
Product Information
Leica Noctilux Book traces six decades of the Noctilux lens family, from the 50mm f/1.2 introduced in 1966 through the 35mm f/1.2 wide-angle model. This English-language hardcover combines a chronological lens history with technical context around aspheric development, interviews with Leica optics specialists, photographic projects, and a reference appendix.
A focused history of the Noctilux
Across 240 pages and 195 images, the book follows the designs, development paths, and visual character of Noctilux lenses. Its chapters cover the evolution of aspheric technology and include interviews with Peter Karbe and Dietmar Stuible.
Photography and reference material
Photo projects by six international photographers accompany the technical and historical material. The appendix adds an index of M-Lenses, an overview of special Noctilux models, and portraits of people involved in Leica optics development.
Edition details
This English hardcover edition has silver binding and foil stamping. It measures 8.11 × 10.43 × 0.98 in and is supplied shrink-wrapped.
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Shrink-wrapped Leica Noctilux Book
| Publication | |
|---|---|
| Edition | English hardcover with silver binding and foil stamping |
| Pages | 240 |
| Images | 195 |
| Dimensions | 8.11 × 10.43 × 0.98 in |
| Product Number | 97103 |
| EAN | 4022243971035 |
| Contents | |
|---|---|
| Lens History | Chronology of the Noctilux lens family with product photos, historical context, and example images |
| Technology | Five chronologically structured chapters on the evolution of aspheric technology |
| Interviews | Perspectives from Peter Karbe and Dietmar Stuible |
| Photo Projects | Work by Ana María Arévalo Gosen, Alisa Martynova, Jason Roman, François Rousseau, Paolo Roversi, and Satoru Watanabe |
| Appendix | Index of all M-Lenses, overview of special Noctilux models, and portraits of key Leica optics-development contributors |
| Packaging | |
|---|---|
| Scope of Delivery | Shrink-wrapped Leica Noctilux Book |
| Gross Weight | 42.33 oz |
| Net Weight | 42.33 oz |


