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From handcrafted glass to cinematic masterpieces, lenses have shaped the way we capture the world.

📸 From handcrafted glass to cinematic masterpieces, lenses have shaped the way we capture the world.

In this article, we explore:

  • The invention of optical lenses (13th century to 1840s)
  • How photography sparked a revolution in lens making
  • The top 5 lens manufacturers: Canon, Nikon, Zeiss, Leica, and Sony
  • Key features that make each brand legendary
  • The science and materials behind lens construction
  • Manufacturing stages from raw glass to precision optics
  • The lens’s role in advancing cinema and photography
  • How lens making became a profession in the 20th century
  • Why lenses are tools and artistic instruments
  • A tribute to the engineering behind every great shot

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