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PLANO-CONVEX (PCX) LENSES
Plano-Convex lenses feature a positive focal length and have one flat and one convex surface. They should be
oriented with the plano surface towards the desired focal plane. They are ideal for collimation and focusing applications
utilizing monochromatic illumination.
DOUBLE-CONVEX (DCX) LENSES
Double-Convex lenses feature a positive focal length and have 2 convex surfaces with equal radii. They are recommended
for image relay, and for imaging of objects at close conjugates. Aberrations will increase as the conjugate
ratios increase.
Size Range Focal Length Range Wavelength Range Coating Options Page
UV Fused Silica DCX Lenses 6 - 25mm 6 - 500mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 4 AR Options 29
Standard DCX Lenses 3 - 50mm 3 - 400mm 0.4 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 7 AR Options 30-33
PLANO-CONCAVE (PCV) AND DOUBLE-CONCAVE (DCV) LENSES
Concave lenses feature a negative focal length and have either 2 concave surfaces with equal radii (DCV), or 1 flat
and one concave surface (PCV). They are recommended for beam expansion, light projection, and expanding the
focal length of an optical system.
Size Range Focal Length Range Wavelength Range Coating Options Page
Standard PCV and DCV Lenses 3 - 50mm -6 to -150mm 0.4 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 5 AR Options 34-35
UV Fused Silica PCV and DCV Lenses 6 - 50.8mm -9 to -250mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 1 AR Option 36
ACHROMATIC DOUBLET LENSES
Achromatic lenses consist of 2 optical components cemented together to reduce or eliminate spherical and chromatic
aberration. Achromatic lenses will provide smaller spot sizes and superior image quality than a comparable
singlet lens. Our achromatic lenses are available in the UV, VIS, and IR spectra.
Size Range Focal Length Range Wavelength Range Coating Options Page
Standard Achromatic Lenses 1 - 128mm 1.5 - 1900mm 0.4 - 1.0μm MgF2, VIS 0° or VIS-NIR 38-40
Aspherized Achromatic Lenses 9 - 25mm 12 - 50mm 0.4 - 0.7μm MgF2 or VIS 0° 41
Negative Achromatic Lenses 6.25 - 40mm -7.5 to -150mm 0.4 - 0.7μm MgF2 or VIS 0° 41
Near Infrared Achromatic Lenses 6 - 50mm 9 - 200mm 0.7 - 1.6μm NIR II 42
YAG-BBAR Achromatic Lenses 6.25 - 25mm 12.5 - 200mm 0.5 - 1.0μm YAG-BBAR 43
Near UV Achromatic Lenses 6.25 - 50mm 12.5 - 200mm 0.3 - 0.7μm BBAR for 350 - 700nm 43
Triplet Achromatic Lenses 6.25 - 25mm 10 - 50mm 0.4 - 0.7μm MgF2 44
Mounted Achromatic Lenses 12.5 - 25mm 14 - 250mm 0.4 - 0.7um MgF2 74
Ultraviolet Triplet Achromatic Lenses 30mm 36 - 180mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated or MgF2 web
ASPHERIC LENSES
Aspheric Lenses feature one surface whose radius changes with distance from the optical axis. This unique feature
allows aspheric lenses to eliminate spherical aberration and greatly reduce other aberrations when compared to a simple
spherical lens, delivering improved optical performance. Our aspheres are available in the UV, VIS, and IR spectra.
Size Range Focal Length Range Wavelength Range Coating Options Page
λ/40 Aspheric Lenses 15 - 50mm 15 - 50mm 0.4 - 2.2um Uncoated 47
λ/40 Laser Grade Aspheric Lenses 25.4 - 50.8mm 50.8 - 101.6mm 0.4 - 2.2μm 3 AR Options 47
High Precision Aspheric Lenses 10 - 50mm 11.25 - 37.5mm 0.35 - 2.5μm Uncoated 48
Precision Aspheric Lenses 10 - 150mm 7.5 - 225mm 0.4 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 2 AR Options 48
NIR Precision Aspheric Lenses 10 - 50mm 8 - 100mm 0.4 - 2.2μm Uncoated 49
UV Fused Silica Aspheric Lenses 10 - 50mm 8 - 60mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 7 AR Options 49
Achromatic Aspheric Lenses 9 - 25mm 12 - 50mm 0.4 - 0.7μm MgF2 or VIS 50
Best Form Aspheric 25mm 25 - 100mm 0.532 - 1.064μm 3 AR Options 50
Plastic Aspheric Lenses 10 - 25.4mm 6.35 - 254mm 0.4 - 1.2μm Uncoated or 2 AR Options 52
Small Diameter Aspheric Lenses 2.0 - 11mm 1.5 - 22mm 0.4 - 1.6μm Uncoated or 3 AR Options 52
HOYA Molded Glass Aspheric Lenses 4.4 - 9mm 3 - 12.5mm 0.68 - 0.88μm AR for 680-880nm 53
Aspheric Cylinder Lenses 12.5 - 25mm 10 - 25mm 0.4 - 2.2μm Uncoated or MgF2 62
Germanium (Ge) Aspheric Lenses 25 - 50mm 12.5 - 100mm 2 -16μm Uncoated or 3 AR Options 68
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Aspheric Lenses 25.4 - 50.8mm 12.7 - 50.8mm 0.6 - 16μm Uncoated or 8 - 12μm 69
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) Aspheric Lenses 25mm 20 - 50mm 0.2 - 7μm Uncoated 70
Silicon (Si) Aspheric Lenses 25mm 12.5 - 50mm 1.2 - 7μm Uncoated or 3 - 5μm 71
Small Diameter IR Aspheric Lenses 3.5 - 8mm 1.5 - 6mm 2 - 14μm Uncoated or 3 AR Options 71
IG6 Aspheric Lenses 25 - 50mm 12.5 - 50mm 0.9 - 13μm Uncoated web
Types of Lenses
Size Range Focal Length Range Wavelength Range Coating Options Page
Standard PCX 3 - 75mm 3 - 750mm 0.4 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 7 AR Options 14-21
Laser PCX Lenses 6 - 50mm 6 - 750mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 8 AR Options 22-23, 26, 28
Micro PCX 1 - 4.5mm 0.6 - 15mm 0.4 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 7 AR Options 24
UV Fused Silica PCX Lenses 5 - 50mm 9 - 400mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 8 AR Options 24-25
Ultrafast PCX Lenses 12.7 - 25.4mm 50 - 2000mm 0.2 - 2.2μm Uncoated or 4 AR Options 27
Germanium (Ge) Meniscus Lenses 25 - 50mm 25 - 100mm 2 - 16μm Uncoated or 2 AR Options 68
Germanium (Ge) PCX Lenses 25 - 50mm 25 - 250mm 2 - 16μm Uncoated or 3 AR Options 68
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) PCX Lenses 12.7 - 50.8mm 25.4 - 500mm 0.6 - 16μm Uncoated or 1 AR Option 69
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) PCX Lenses 12.5 - 50mm 18 - 150mm 0.2 - 7μm Uncoated 70
Silicon (Si) PCX Lenses 25mm 25 - 250mm 1.2 - 7μm Uncoated or 1 AR Option 71
Mounted PCX Lenses 12 - 25mm 12 - 125mm 0.4 - 0.7μm 1 AR Option 74