This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Lenses category on DigiKey.com
Optical Lenses devices used to focus light. These are primarily used in laboratory or industrial settings, and many types are available. These can be filtered by the type, focal length, wavelength, optic diameter, clear aperture, optic center thickness, optic edge thickness, optic material, and more.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Focal Length: The distance between the lens and the point where parallel light rays converge to a single focal point.
Wavelength: Indicates the range of wavelengths with which the lens is designed to operate.
Optic Diameter: Indicates the diameter of the optic portion of the part.
Clear Aperture: Indicates the maximum unobstructed opening through the lens that allows light to pass through without being blocked.
Optic Center Thickness: Indicates the distance between the two surfaces of the lens at its center point.
Optic Edge Thickness: Indicates the distance between the two surfaces of the lens at its edge.
Optic Material: Indicates the material composition of the lens of the device.
Mounting Type: Indicates the diameter of the filter thread that allows the filter to be mounted onto an optical system.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | G063044000 |
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| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1601-1157-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Excelitas Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | PLANO-CONVEX LENS; N-BK7; D=22.4 |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | G063098000 |
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| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1601-G063098000-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Excelitas Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | ASPH. CONDENSER LENS; D=31.5; F= |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | G063010000 |
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| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1601-G063010000-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Excelitas Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | COMBI. CONDENSER; D=21.4; F=16; |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |