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Lens system

US7035023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Filing dateApr 21, 2004
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B13/0035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This application discloses a lens system comprising in order from an object side to an image side: an aperture stop; a first lens element, having a positive optical power; and a second lens element, having a negative optical power. By setting the shapes of the respective lens elements and the materials making up the respective lens elements so as to meet predetermined conditions in such a lens system, a lens system of a compact size which provides good optical performance is realized while securing telecentric characteristics.

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