The 45-181 is a high-quality achromatic doublet lens, boasting a 50 mm diameter and a focal length of 300 mm. This lens is sourced from the renowned optical vendor, Edmund Optics, and is available for purchase on their official website. The product link provided is currently valid and indicates that the item is in stock.
The lens is constructed from two types of glass, N-BAK4 and N-SF10, both from Schott. These materials are known for their excellent optical properties, contributing to the lens' high performance. The lens features a front and back coating of edm mgf2 std curve, which enhances its light transmission capabilities and reduces surface reflections.
The geometry of the lens is carefully designed, with a thickness of 10.24 mm at the edge and 9 mm at the center. The lens also features a central thickness 'a' of 3.5 mm. The radii of the lens surfaces are R1 = 173.11 mm, R2 = -164.03 mm, and R3 = -709.83 mm. These parameters are crucial in determining the lens' optical performance.