Lens tender

Subject of the tender

Elphel Inc. is intending to award a supply contract for lenses. The goal is to get the best suitable lens for the Eyesis4Pi panoramic camera where - it is important to have uniform resolution across the field of view along with the reduced vignetting and stray light effects.

First order quantity	100 pcs
Annual volumes	1000 pcs

The price is negotiable.

Requirements

• Exact physical dimensions as in the reference lens - Bl04518MP118, but with an IR cut-off filter.

Image format	1/2.5"
Mount type	S-mount (M12x0.5)
Focal length	4.5 mm
Aperture	F/1.8
Distance from the 1st element to the focal plane	=< 28.7 mm
IR correction	Yes

Important specifications

We are interested in the lens with the following characteristics improved:

• Resolution: lens with improved resolution in the corners for panoramic application (more uniform resolution all over the lens).
• Anti-reflective coating.
• Vignetting - current or better.
• IR cutoff filter - must be implemented as coating on the lens element surface, and not as a separate element.

Deadline

10/30/2012

Contact

lenstender@elphel.com