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Compact high performance zoom lens system

CA 2608697 C · Owner: Moskovich, Jacob · Inventors: Neil, Iain A.; Yamanashi, Takanori; Moskovich, Jacob

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A compact high performance objective zoom lens system is disclosed that provides optimum optical performance over the entire zoom focal length range at focus distances from close to infinity. The system comprises from object , space to image space, one focusing objective lens group (comprising a focus lens group and a stationary lens group) and three zoom lens groups aligned on the optical axis. The focus lens group and the zoom lens groups are axially movable along the optical axis for focusing and zooming. In one embodiment the system has a focal length zoom region from about 19 mm to 90 mm an , aperture of F/2.7 and substantially the same optical performance as high quality fixed …

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  • Filed March 22, 2006 and granted March 12, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 22, 2026.
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FiledMarch 22, 2006
GrantedMarch 12, 2013
Term endedMarch 22, 2026
Patent numberCA 2608697 C
Classification (IPC)G02B15/14

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