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Do all lens adapters produce the same result

Do all lens adapters produce the same result

Lens adapters are a useful optical accessory to produce the desired field of view (FOV) or image format from a prime lens in a camera or sensor system. Unfortunately off-the-shelf lens adapters are...

An alternative material for IR imaging optics

An alternative material for IR imaging optics

Historically the most common material utilised for IR imaging optics has been Germanium. The reasons for this are simple. Germanium is a unique material with exceptional optical properties arising...

Designed for purpose Military lenses

Designed for purpose Military lenses

Producing a lens / lens system for military use requires careful consideration of its resistance to vibration, shock, temperature and water ingress in addition to ensuring high reliability and top...

In the Press: New HD lens for Nuclear Monitoring

In the Press: New HD lens for Nuclear Monitoring

Many thanks to the editorial team at Photonics Spectra for recently reporting on our new Model 419 fixed focus HD non-browning lens. They discuss how this affordable new 9mm focal length lens is...

Flight ready camera lens for satellite missions

Flight ready camera lens for satellite missions

Recently a camera manufacturer approached us to develop a new 6mm focal length lens for use in satellite missions. The lens needed to be radiation resistant to enable prolonged use in space,...