Peter kitchingmans canon lenses book

Peter kitchingmans canon lenses book this book is the. According to canon rangefinder collector and expert, peter kitchingman and as written in his canon rangefinder book, version one was produced from 19561960, while version two was produced 19611967. Peter kitchingman canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971. Than, if you know interesting books about optics or more specific about manual focus lenses, say, from 196090, please tell me. Find bestselling books, new releases, and classics in every category, from harper lees to kill a mockingbird to the latest by stephen king or the next installment in the diary of a wimpy kid childrens book series. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.

Canon 50mm lenses 19471970 canon rangefinder cameras. Canon used two lens mounts for the later canon 7 and 7s. Introduced in september of 1956 by canon, the 50mm f1. Talks about the various military markings found on lenses and the possible numbers.

Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide by peter kitchingman. Canon vintage cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. This book is the culmination of many years of part time research into canon inc and the m39 screw mount rangefinder lenses that canon produced between 1939 and 1971. Photos of motocross and road racing, taken by experth photographer peter kitchingman, between 19741977 nsw 1978 2012 west. Oct, 2017 whether you are a fan of fixed lenses or not, peter mckinnon shows us why we must have the nifty fifty.

Is there anywhere a list of canon ltm lens dates as per their serial numbers. With its deeply recessed front element, no lens hood was needed or produced. Jan 23, 2019 photographer peter mckinnon thinks so and in the below video he discusses what he calls the holy trinity of lenses. Wonderful free peter dechert pdf downloads rangefinderforum. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971 book by peter. If canon rf lenses interest you, then the book is absolutely a musthave. Paper, binding, illustrations, and, most important, information are all superb.

This will be the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject since peter decherts 1985. Canon rangefinder cameras 193368 hove collectors books dechert, peter on. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 photoguide japan. Showing the variations of lenses and why canon released them during that time. This first 215 page volume focuses solely on the m39 lenses made by canon. Peter kitchingman s book, canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971, is an excellent resource which details all the rangefinder lenses and their production history. Summary canon rangefinder screw mount lenses that were produced by canon inc. Peter kitchingman author of canon rangefinder lens book peter kitchingmans canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 book is the. Canon eos rebel sl1 dslr camera with ef s 18 55mm f3. The book was produced to the highest standards, and all aspects of its production are top notch.

This will be the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject since peter decherts 1985 canon rangefinder camera 193368. Canon sure shot prima 85 zoom original instruction book. Feb 17, 2019 canon m39 rangefinder lenses, 1939 1971. I saw an older reference to peter kitchingmans canon rangefinder. Black canon rangefinders are as rare and desirable as black nikon rangefinders. I have owned and used several of the lenses picturedwonderful glass. Peter kitchingmans canon rangefinder site rangefinder. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide. Buy peter decherts book canon rangefinder cameras 19331968 and peter kitchingmans book canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971. The source of this info is peter decharts book canon rangefinders 193368 and peter kitchingmans material for his up coming book on canon rfs.

This will be the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject since peter decherts 1985 canon. Actually, he didnt come up with this phrase to describe a trio of popular zooms many photographers should own. Peter kitchingmans canon lenses book this book is the cul. Peter kitchingmans book is the definitive study of the more than three decades of m39 format camera lenses developed for canon rangefinder cameras. User manuals, canon camera lens operating guides and service manuals. Leica screw mount lenses or canon screw mount lenses and. Sn by production year, 1950s 1960s vintage lens canon. Following the war, seikikogaku made their first rangefinder camera lenses beginning december, 1945. You own a canon dslr, but which canon lens is best for your. Lenses are a considerable investment for any photographer and require understanding their features and a making plan for purchase.

Peter kitchingman in his excellent book canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971 2 describes a small number of lenses manufactured by seikikogaku canon during world war ii for the military and for xray cameras and photographic enlargers. Cameraquest home shopping cart price list camera articles i buy wants repairs books adapters. I do admit that i like it a lot, even if i dont use it very often because i prefer 35mm lenses. The book describes the various changes and markings on the lenses and. New hardcover copy of the 2008 canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971 a collectors guide by peter kitchingman. Missionary letters and journals, 18171848 from the brenthurst collection, johannesburg.

This is the definitive reference for canon m39 ltm lenses. You would think that the more expensive the lens is the better your images will be. Canon and its predecessor seiki kogaku made various 39mm screw lenses under the serenar and. You need a book that goes beyond the camera manuals to teach you how to select and use canon lenses to take great shots. The book describes and illustrates all the lenses produced for the canon series of rangefinder cameras, from the 1940s to their last, the canon.

According to canon rangefinder collector and expert, peter kitchingman and as written in his canon rangefinder book, version one was. Oh, and it has 8 aperture blades the previous type 5 had 11. Ill update folks ifwhen that book is found and i look up the sn. It tells me that its a type 6 out of 8, and was made between may 1959 and december 1960. First edition, numbered copies total, published 2008.

Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide 2008 by peter kitchingman. Canon lens designer jirou mukai is credited for the 5mm f3. A wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. A wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further. Decherts book canon rangefinder cameras 19331968 and peter kitchingman s book canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971. A collectors guide, first edition, 478, english language, 215 pages, isbn. Canon collector and writer peter kitchingman has published the first of. Rangefinder lens book 19391971from author peter kitchingman all times are gmt 8. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide peter kitchingman on. Ive read recently in peter kitchingmans famous book that the 501. Four component high aperture wide angle objective lens filed 1955, issued 1957. Books has the worlds largest selection of new and used titles to suit any readers tastes.

Unlike many canon rangefinders, the l series were all clearly marked on the baseplate. Jul 8, 2011 peter kitchingmans canon lenses book is an amazing resource for canon collectors, not to mention a tantalizing coffeetable book in its own right. You might buy several camera bodies, but quality lenses should last a lifetime. Join facebook to connect with peter g kitchingman and others you may know. The source book on canon ltm optics is canon m39 rangefinder lenses 1939 1971 by peter kitchingman. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 is the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject. Peter kitchingmans canon m39 lenses 1939 1971 book is good for this kind of thing. According to canon rangefinder collector and expert, peter kitchingman. Kitchingman, peter, canon m39 rangefinder lenses, 1939 1971, 1st edition 2008 isbn 780646481449 very detailed listings and data on canon lenses with photographs, charts and production figures, etc. Peter kitchingman in his excellent book canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971 2 describes a small number of lenses manufactured by seikikogaku. Pick up peter decherts book, canon rangefinders, 1933 to 1968, and peter kitchingman s canon m39 rangefinder lenses, 1933 1971. Canon camera lens user manuals download manualslib. The standard lens mount was the 39mm leica thread mount, used for all shorter than 200mm lenses, except the 50. Kitchingman meaning and origin of the name kitchingman.

Your lens is refered to by collectors as a type 5 and these were produced. Peter kitchingmans book is the definitive study of the more than three. The book is chockfull of techniques and visual examples of lens use. This book serves as a great companion to other books centered around particular canon camera models, but it also stands alone as a resource for getting the most out of your lenses. Fast 85mm rangefinder lenses including the canon 851. Both offer a good account of canon s early history. Canon canon l1 and canon l3 of 1957 canon rangefinder. I do not think this is true in any way, however, i do believe that having a nice glass is a must.

M39 rangefinder lenses 19391971 peter kitchingman p. The book describes the various changes and markings on the lenses and explains where the lenses fit in the evolution of the early canon lens. Canon rangefinder cameras 193368 hove collectors books. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide peter kitchingman, peter. Peter decherts book is the most important expert source of information regarding canon rangefinder cameras. The multitude of versions of canons standard lenses is really mind boggling and i recently bought a really good book from peter kitchingman. Japan imprinted around the rim, while version two has canon camera co.