Book Review: "Photographic Lenses of the 1800's In France"

Corrado D'Agostini sent me an email and asked if I would be interested in reviewing his new book, "PHOTOGRAPHIC LENSES OF THE 1800'S IN FRANCE (ISBN: 978-88-8341-491-6)". It covers these maker's lenses: Berthiot, Chevalier, Darlot, Derogy, Hermagis, Jamin, Lerebours, and Soleil.

I was very impressed with the physcial size of the book and the production value. It's clean, easy to read (it's in Englsih) and great photography. Moreover, there's a lot of information that I never knew about some of my favorite lenses. The French lenses are my favorite of the period, or vintage lenses. I own American lenses (Haydens, Booth and Holmes and CC Harrision) and Dallmeyers, however, the French lenses are still my favorite. My Derogy lens is the best lens I've ever owned. It's a unique, one of a kind, optic. You can read all about it in Corrado's book. He covers the cone lenses, too. Loaded with information and a must have if you are serious about this craft. 

I highly recommend it. You can go here to purchase it, or drop Corrado an email.