Leica provides access to a rich set of technical data and information on current or recently discontinued cameras, lenses and accessories at leica. Leica downloads books, brochures and price lists apotelyt. Erwin puts leica compendium pdf erwin puts, the author of leica lens compendium book and tao of leica web site allowed us to convert his book to html format and publish it on the. Erwin puts second edition of his leica compendium is the print worlds.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Leica pocket guide 1953 2018 by erwin puts by erwin puts. Erwin is one of the most knowledgable and dedicated leica scholars in the world. He discusses the leica camera lenses manufactured over the years and explains their capabilities and suitability for different applications. If anyone here is familiar or better still owns these books, i would like to know whether they are substantially d. Aug 27, 2015 leica provides access to a rich set of technical data and information on current or recently discontinued cameras, lenses and accessories at leica. Erwin puts second edition of his leica compendium is the print worlds authoritative reference on leica lenses.
He has been writing at length and in detail about leica cameras and lenses, and the company, for well over 30 years. Leica lens compendium book by erwin puts 1 available. Sep 08, 2016 erwin puts latest book is now available for order. There was a first edition of this leica compendium published earlier in 2011. It is a book that every photographer interested in lenses and optical theory should immediately add to his or her collection, whether they are a leica owner or not. On the internet hes sometimes condemned for his unconditional love to leica. Jul 10, 2014 leica practicum is dedicated to the practical side of leica photography. Shooting with a leica slows you down and demands your full atten. I have his first two books in the 4 part saga, leica chronicle and leica practicum. There was a period when the leica m had natural advantages in engineering quality and optical capabilities. The leica lens compendium by irwin puts, published by hove books, is one of the most valuable photographic books that i have added to my library in recent years.
There are two editions of the leica lens compendium by erwin puts, one i believe from 2001 and one from 2011. In addition, the reader is given an insight into the principles of silver halide and digital photography. Puts takes us through the design process used at leitz by berek and his successors for the subsequent development of interchangeable lenses for the leica. Erwin puts leica chronicle henk tammes photography. Jan 26, 2014 erwin puts is working on a new 500 page book called leica practicum that will be printed in march and start shipping in april. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Leica r lenses by erwin puts the world of photography home library leica r lenses by erwin puts search memberlist register profile log in to check your private messages log in. Download the old version of leica lens compendium by erwin puts for free. Colophon colophon the leica path by erwin puts print limited edition. Apr 05, 2019 results 1 17 of 17 leica lens compendium by puts, erwin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at erwin puts limited edition only copies second edition to his famous leica lens compendium book.
So if youre interested, keep an eye out well keep you updated. Even though the newest asph version throws a lot of technology at the problem, its not much better than this lens. He discusses the leica camera lenses manufactured over the years and explains their capabilities and suitability for different applications, whether you wish to take family photographs or specialist photographs. This 223 page version does not contain any images and its available as a free download with the permission of the author. Dec 29, 2017 there are two editions of the leica lens compendium by erwin puts, one i believe from 2001 and one from 2011.
Yet, some other useful resources, such as price lists, booklets and older system brochures, can also be found on various other sites on the internet. Usps looking for a copy of erwin puts leica compendium, preferably the 2011 edition. He explains optical theory, methods of lens design, ray tracing, aberrations. In this brochure, dutch photojournalist erwin puts explains the principles on which the secrets of leica m lenses are based and how the extensive knowhow and the great competence of leica optical designers succeed again and again in achieving ever higher peaks in maximum. Erwin puts is the author of leica lens compendium 4.
If anyone here is familiar or better still owns these books, i. Apr 12, 2020 i just started reading erwin s new book. He also had the toughness to go out there and claim that there were some lenses from canon that were better than the equivalente leitz offerings. Download the old version of leica lens compendium by erwin. Congrats on erwin puts for being honest and pointing out correctly where leica is going wrong. Like erwin s other leica books, it is selfpublished in hardcover. Erwin puts is arguably the worlds biggest expert on leica gear. Erwin is the author of the wellrespected privatelyprinted books leica compendium, leica lens compendium, leica lens saga, and leica. We will have the website up and running as soon as we can organize 50,000lbs of books and metal shelves into our warehouse in chico, ca. Erwin puts leica compendium book leica lens compendium.
Sep 19, 2019 if you are looking for the leica lens compendium or the leica compendium print edition and digital edition by erwin puts, please wisit his. Erwin puts is working on a new 500 page book called leica practicum that will be printed in march and start shipping in april. Jun 15, 2019 results 1 17 of 17 leica lens compendium by puts, erwin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at erwin puts limited edition only copies second edition to his famous leica lens compendium book. Aug 05, 2019 if you are looking for the leica lens compendium or the leica compendium print edition and digital edition by erwin puts, please wisit his. This leica compendium also includes sections on the leica, leica m and leica r cameras. Leica lens compendium has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Dec 22, 2011 leica compendium book is now sold out. Leica lens compendium by erwin puts leica m lenses. Whilst all these are helpful, this is the book and erwin s website, which is the definitive source of information on this legendary technology.
For more than 35 years i have been intimately involved in the leica world, encompassing the history of. Like erwins other leica books, it is selfpublished in hardcover. Leica lens compendium by erwin puts leica m lenses leica. Erwin is the author of the wellrespected privatelyprinted books leica compendium, leica lens compendium, leica lens saga, and leica chronicle. He discusses the leica camera lenses manufactured over the years and explains their capabilities and. Speaking of leica, im afraid that one rare photography book i should have alerted you to has come and gone. The main operative functions manual selection of film emulsions, manual focus, manual exposure setting and manual framing of the scene have their equivalents in the m 60 manual iso selection, manual focus, manual framing of the scene, semimanual exposure setting through aperture selection. Theres a new book out all you photography lovers should buy. While the first was very much a history of leica and a compendium of products with useful product information, the second provided a useful understanding of the concepts and principles of photography. Results 1 17 of 17 leica lens compendium by puts, erwin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at erwin puts limited edition only copies second edition to his famous leica lens compendium book.
You can download the old 2005 version of leica lens compendium by erwin puts for free at this link. Start by marking leica pocket guide 1953 2018 by erwin puts as want to read. He also notes although his convoluted language makes this difficult to understand at first reading that at f4 its detail rendition is better than that of either the 351. New leica lens compendium book and a free leica pocket guide. The company has sketched a future and follows a path that i am no longer willing to go. Erwin puts leica lens compendium pdf card carrying. Nov 24, 2003 whilst all these are helpful, this is the book and erwin s website, which is the definitive source of information on this legendary technology.
This is the third of a series of four books about leica cameras and lenses and. The book has certainly assisted me in navigating through the leica catalogue. The book describes the situation where the leica user stands at the crossroads and has to decide what direction to follow. The leica path erwin puts all orders within austria we will ship without costs. Shooting with a leica slows you down and demands your full attention at every stage of the image creation process. Vintage camera manuals and guides for leica for sale ebay. Jan 15, 2019 results 1 17 of 17 leica lens compendium by puts, erwin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at erwin puts limited edition only copies second edition to his famous leica lens compendium book. Erwin puts has for many years both used and tested lenses.
This guy apparently has tested almost all of the old and new leica lenses and he. All orders within austria we will ship without costs. If yes, then part 2 of erwin puts new book will be of. The 602page tome is simply one of the most astonishing books on cameras i have ever encountered. Erwin presents a thorough view of the entire process.
There is also the book leica lens saga from 2016 by the same author. Hello, patty and tom duncan here, the new owners of. The new version of the leica lens compendium book coming soon. Its the leica chronicle written by dutchman erwin puts. We have bought the business from ken and petra as they are retiring to germany. Leica camera austria gmbh walfischgasse 1 1010 wien iban.
Given the expense of leica glass, and the many variants available, the book is a best buy. Testing the leica varioelmar 3570mm f4 r lens fm forums. Given the expense of leica glass, and the many variants available, the book is. In 2001 there was a leica lens compendium written by erwin puts, published by hove and edited by laney with a black cover and a photo of a trielmar. Oct 22, 2019 erwin puts, who for several decades has been the worlds leading independent expert on leica products present and past, has announced his farewell to what he calls leica world. Erwin puts discusses the specialties about the leica principle and delves deeply into the philosophical and theoretical discourse about the nature of photography. He discusses the leica camera lenses manufactured over the years and explains their capabilities and suitability for different applications, whether you wish to take family photographs or. For more than 35 years i have been intimately involved in the leica. I found them to very informative and useful reading. Its probably the most extensive overview of leica in one book. Just like leica cameras and lenses, the book was printed in only an edition of about. According to puts the 3570 f4 varioelmar r is only surpassed by the 3570 f2. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
His books are usually limited edition runs, and are thus hard to find. Jan, 2009 the leica lens compendium by irwin puts, published by hove books, is one of the most valuable photographic books that i have added to my library in recent years. Leica lens compendium by erwin puts, hardcover barnes. Erwin puts book the leica compendium photo books mags articles blogs. For those of you who know erwin puts writing, this is by far his best and most allencompassing work yet. The leica path leica photography in the 21st century. For all orders over 500 eur we offer free delivery worldwide including full insurance and packing. Erwin puts has massive hissyfit and quits leica world. So far it is a very readable, informative book, and up to the standards set by his previous leica titles. Declaring that the soul of leica products has been eradicated, he says the company is going down a path he is no longer willing to follow.
The name is change your browser address to this site. Erwin puts latest volume explores the progression of leica 50mm lens design from the original anastigmat elmaxelmar lenses of the leica i to the most recent optical masterpiece from leica, the aposummicronm 1. Erwin puts is working on a new 500 pages book called leica practicum that will start shipping in april and will be priced around eur65 incl. The publications by erwin puts listed below contain most of the information that went into his 2011 leica compendium.
The leica path leica photography in the 21st century erwin puts on. Erwin puts, the author of leica lens compendium book and tao of leica web site allowed us to convert his book to html format and publish it on the. Click download or read online button to get leica lens compendium book now. Erwin puts, the author of many leica books, posted this farewell to the leica world message on his website the company has sketched a future and follows a path that i am no longer willing to go. I can not imagine i am the only one who has seen it, there is a book on mlenses from erwin puts on leica mlenses which can be downloaded. Leica lens compendium download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
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