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Telephoto zoom lens system having four lens groups

US4848883A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1988
Grant dateJul 18, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B15/144113
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A four-group type telephoto lens system including a super-telephoto range having a viewing angle (2.omega.) of less than 8.degree. and which includes a focusing lens in a first lens group. The lens system includes for lens groups. The first group is composed of a first sub-part having a positive refractive power, a second sub-group having a negative refractive power, and a third sub-group having a positive refractive power. The second group has a negative refractive power, the third group a positive refractive power, and the fourth group a positive refractive power. Zooming is effected by moving the second group, while focusing is carried out by moving only the third sub-group of the first group.

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