Optical: systems and elements – Lens – With variable magnification
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-20
2009-12-08
Sugarman, Scott J (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Lens
With variable magnification
C359S678000, C359S684000, C359S557000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07630139
ABSTRACT:
A zoom lens includes, in order from an object side thereof: a first lens group having a negative optical power and comprising a reflection optical element; a second lens group having a positive optical power; a third lens group having a negative optical power; a fourth lens group having a positive optical power; and, a fifth lens group. The first lens group and the fourth lens group are positioned at a fixed distance and at least the second lens group, the third lens group and the fifth lens group move along an optical axis, for varying a power of the zoom lens from a wide-angle end to a telephoto end. The zoom lens satisfies a predetermined expression relating to a focal length of the first lens group, and a focal length of the zoom lens at the wide-angle end.
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Konica Minolta Opto Inc.
Sidley Austin LLP
Sugarman Scott J
Wilkes Zachary
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