Customized Telecentric Lenses

Sill Optics has been a trusted partner for customized imaging lens solutions for many years. We specialize in various areas of application and offer a wide range of design types. With our extensive experience, we have successfully completed numerous projects involving customized optical designs and unique mechanical layouts. The key to our success lies in the close cooperation between our different internal departments, our vast manufacturing capabilities, and our commitment to high-quality production. These factors enable us to build your prototype in the shortest possible time.

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Our Know-How

In recent years, we have focused on developing nearly 80% of our imaging lens orders as individual development projects. We actively participate in public research projects and respond to specific inquiries from our customers. Our expertise has been particularly applied in high-precision measurement applications for mechanical engineering, as well as in biomedical applications and material processing.
We take pride in our ability to deliver tailored solutions to meet your specific requirements. By choosing Sill Optics, you benefit from our experience, expertise, and dedication to providing top-notch imaging lens solutions.

Why should I choose customized lenses from Sill Optics?

Development

Development of specification sheets closely aligned with design and production capabilities

Contact

Direct contact with optical designers and project managers

Distances

Short distances between design, development, and production

Turnaround

Quick turnaround for prototypes

Quality

High quality in series production

Customized

Customized quality assurance based on individual needs

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Try our portfolio lenses.

Which specifications does Sill Optics need to launch a project?

Aperture
Field size FOV, sensor size)
Waveband UV, VIS, IR, bandwidth)
Space constraints (total track, working distance, maximum length, maximum diameter, mounting)
Camera specifications (sensor dimensions, pixel size, resolution, camera thread, back flange distance, maximum chief ray angle, color)
Performance requirements Strehl ratio, MTF, edge spread function, distortion, color correction

What is the typical workflow of a customized project?

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LENS DESIGNS – TELECENTRIC LENSES

OBJECT-SIDED TELECENTRIC LENS

Object-sided telecentric lenses offer the highest measurement precision because the chief rays in the object space are parallel, and there is no magnification change with variations in working distance within the depth of field.

In addition to our portfolio of telecentric lenses, Sill Optics has successfully developed numerous customized telecentric designs for series production.

IMAGE-SIDED TELECENTRIC LENS

Image-sided telecentric lenses are essential for various specialized imaging purposes or specific camera types. These lenses are specifically designed for applications where intermediate images are required for follow-up systems (e.g.,spectrometers) or for prism-based three-chip sensors.

In many applications with CMOS sensors, a small angle of incidence at the sensor side is adequate for optimal performance.

BI-TELECENTRIC LENS

Bi-telecentric lenses integrate both object-sided and image-sided telecentric beam paths into a single lens. These lenses offer significant advantages for high-spec imaging applications and provide minimal distortion.

TELECENTRIC LENS WITH INTEGRATED COAXIAL ILLUMINATION

Telecentric lenses with integrated coaxial illumination offer a unique combination of telecentric imaging and coaxial collimated front illumination. This design incorporates a beam splitter to introduce the illumination path, while the front part of the telecentric lens collimates the light.

MICROSCOPE LENSES

Please note that Sill Optics does not offer standard microscope lenses with very small working distances and high magnification. Our expertise lies in providing solutions for applications that require a large field of view (FOV), large working distance, or non-typical bandwidth where standard options are not suitable. We are your trusted partner in finding customized solutions to meet your specific requirements.

DMD-LENSES

DMD lenses are specifically designed for the projection of a digital micromirror device. These lenses feature a telecentric design on the DMD side. When working with DMDs, it is essential to consider the prism material and internal distances to prevent axial color shift. At Sill Optics, we are your trusted partner, especially when it comes to lenses for DMD manufacturing and precision measurement pattern projection. Our expertise in this area ensures that we can provide you with the optimal lens solutions tailored to your specific needs.

TELECENTRIC LENSES WITH INTEGRATED TUNABLE LIQUID LENS

Telecentric lenses with integrated tunable liquid lenses provide the capability for fast focus changes without the need for moving elements. While Sill Optics offers a range of telecentric lenses in our portfolio, our true strength lies in designing custom lenses with integrated liquid lenses.

In our projects, we typically incorporate liquid lenses from Optotune, as we have had positive experiences with their reliable products.

However, it is worth noting that we can also develop entocentric designs with integrated liquid lenses if needed.

Count on Sill Optics to deliver the precise lens solution with integrated tunable liquid lenses that meets your specific requirements.

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LENS DESIGNS – ENTOCENTRIC LENSES

LARGE FIELD ENTOCENTRIC LENS

Sill Optics defines "large field" as referring to lenses designed for use with sensors of a large diagonal size. When dealing with line scan cameras or large format area sensors with a length or diagonal size exceeding 43.3mm (full format), the complexity of entocentric lens design increases. These scenarios create a demand for custom development, particularly when high aperture, high resolution, and/or large bandwidth are required.

TELEPHOTO LENS

Telephoto lenses are characterized by their long focal length, which is typically greater than their physical length. These lenses are designed to capture images of distant objects with a specific magnification factor.

In telephoto lenses, the aperture stop is typically positioned at the front surface of the lens. When a larger aperture is desired, a correspondingly large front lens element is necessary to accommodate it.

WIDE-ANGLE LENS

Wide-angle lenses are commonly used for observation applications or imaging tasks that require capturing a large field of view at significant distances.

These lenses can be designed in two main configurations: fisheye lenses, which feature concave lens elements at the front, as shown; or pinhole lenses, where the aperture is positioned outside the lens assembly.

MACRO LENS

Macro lenses are entocentric lenses designed for capturing close-up shots with magnifications ranging from approximately 0.5x to 1.5x. These lenses feature a small optical transfer length and typically have a large aperture.

Due to the short transfer length, macro lenses require a short focal length and must be carefully designed to fit within the available space without compromising performance.

RELAY LENS

Relay lenses are integral components of optical systems used to transfer an intermediate image plane to the pupil plane (Fourier plane) and/or back to a final image plane. They play a crucial role in various applications, such as refractive spectrometers.

Relay systems can be designed in a symmetric configuration, where the magnification is 1:1, or in an asymmetric configuration with a magnification ratio of 1:X. The choice of configuration depends on the specific requirements of the optical system.

Furthermore, relay lenses can also be utilized for pupil relays in specialized scanning setups. These setups allow for precise scanning and control of the beam path.

SCHEIMPFLUG LENS FOR TILTED OBJECT PLANE

Scheimpflug lenses are designed to image a tilted object plane onto a tilted image plane while minimizing critical blur. This allows for capturing accurate measurements even when dealing with non-planar objects. The distortion can also be optimized for specific measurement purposes.

To accommodate standard imaging cameras, a tilting adapter can be used to meet the imaging performance requirements. This adapter ensures that the Scheimpflug imaging setup is compatible with the camera system being used.