Optical: systems and elements – Lens – With variable magnification
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Sugarman, Scott J. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Lens
With variable magnification
C359S683000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07050241
ABSTRACT:
A zoom lens system for forming an optical image of a subject on the light-receiving surface of an image sensor that converts the optical image into an electrical signal is provided with, from the object side thereof, at least a first lens unit, a second lens unit, and a third lens unit, and achieves zooming by varying the distances between the lens units. The first lens unit has a negative optical power. The second lens unit has a positive optical power. A prescribed condition is fulfilled.
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Ishimaru Kazuhiko
Kojima Kaori
Konica Minolta Opto Inc.
Sidley Austin LLP
Sugarman Scott J.
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