JP2006350276A - Imaging lens - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging lens which can sufficiently meet the demands for further reduction in size and weight and for further improvement of the optical performance, and is also capable of improving the productivity. <P>SOLUTION: The imaging lens comprises, from the object side, a diaphragm 2, a first lens 3 as a positive meniscus lens whose convex surface faces the object side, and a second lens 4 as a positive lens whose convex surface faces the image surface side, wherein following expressions are to be satisfied 1.25≥L/f1≥0.8, 1≥f<SB>1</SB>/f<SB>2</SB>>0.55, 1.8≥f<SB>1</SB>/fl≥1, 4≥f<SB>2</SB>/fl≥1.5, 1≥d<SB>2</SB>/d<SB>1</SB>≥0.5, 0.27≥d<SB>1</SB>/fl≥0.1 and 0.27≥d<SB>3</SB>/fl≥0.1 (where L: entire length of the lens system, fl: focal distance of the entire lens system, f<SB>1</SB>: focal distance of the first lens, f<SB>2</SB>: focal distance of the second lens, d<SB>1</SB>: center thickness of the first lens, d<SB>2</SB>: distance between the first lens and the second lens on the optical axis, d<SB>3</SB>: center thickness of the second lens). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging lens, and in particular, forms an image of an object such as a landscape or a person on an imaging surface of a solid-state imaging device such as a CCD or CMOS mounted on a portable computer, a videophone, a cellular phone, or the like. The present invention relates to an imaging lens having a two-lens configuration that can be used in an imaging device to be reduced in size and weight, improve optical performance, and improve manufacturability.

  In recent years, for example, a demand for a camera using a solid-state imaging device such as a CCD or a CMOS to be mounted on a mobile phone, a portable computer, a video phone, or the like has increased remarkably. Since such a camera needs to be mounted in a limited installation space, it is desired that the camera be small and lightweight.

  For this reason, an imaging lens used in such a camera is also required to be small and light. Similarly, as such an imaging lens, a single lens having a single lens has been conventionally used. A system is used.

  Such a one-lens lens system can sufficiently cope with application to a solid-state imaging device called CIF having a resolution of about 110,000 pixels, but in recent years, about 300,000 called VGA. The use of a solid-state imaging device having a resolution as high as a pixel has been studied, and in order to fully exhibit the resolution capability of such a high-resolution solid-state imaging device, There is a problem that it can not cope.

  For this reason, various proposals have been made for a two-lens lens system or a three-lens lens system that is superior in optical performance as compared with a single-lens lens system.

  In this case, in the three-lens lens system, it is possible to effectively correct each aberration that leads to a decrease in optical performance, so that it is possible to obtain extremely high optical performance. However, since the number of parts is large, it is difficult to reduce the size and weight, and high accuracy is required for each component part, resulting in an increase in manufacturing cost.

  In contrast, a two-lens lens system cannot achieve the same optical performance as a three-lens lens system, but can obtain higher optical performance than a single-lens lens system. It can be said that this is a lens system suitable for a solid-state imaging device with a resolution.

  As such a two-lens lens system, many lens systems combining a negative lens and a positive lens called a retrofocus type have been proposed. However, with such a retrofocus lens system, it is possible to reduce the cost by reducing the number of parts. However, since the back focus distance is increased, the size and weight of the lens system can be reduced to the same level as a single lens system. In view of its configuration, it is virtually impossible.

  In addition, as another two-lens configuration lens system, there is a lens system combining a positive lens and a negative lens called a telephoto type. However, such a telephoto type lens system was originally developed for silver halide photography, the back focus distance is too short, and there is also a problem of telecentricity, and as it is as an imaging lens for a solid-state imaging device. It is difficult to apply.

  Furthermore, conventionally, in a two-lens configuration or a three-lens configuration, a configuration in which a diaphragm is disposed between two lenses adjacent to each other in the optical axis direction has been the mainstream (for example, Patent Document 1 and 2).

JP 2004-163850 A JP 2004-170460 A

  However, in recent years, in this type of imaging lens, there is an increasing demand for further improvement in optical performance in addition to the reduction in size and weight. As in the imaging lenses described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, two lenses are used. In the configuration in which the diaphragm is disposed between the lenses, it is difficult to achieve both reduction in size and weight and further improvement in optical performance, and it is difficult to match the characteristics of the sensor (incident angle to the sensor). Have the following problems.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an imaging lens that can sufficiently meet the demands for reduction in size and weight and further improvement in optical performance and can further improve manufacturability. It is intended to provide.

  In this specification, manufacturability means manufacturability when mass-producing imaging lenses (for example, moldability and cost when mass-producing imaging lenses by injection molding), and imaging. It also includes the meaning of the ease of processing, production, etc. of the equipment used to manufacture the lens (for example, the ease of processing of the mold used for injection molding).

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the imaging lens according to claim 1 of the present invention is an imaging lens used for forming an image of an object on an imaging surface of a solid-state imaging device,
In order from the object side to the image surface side, a first lens having a stop, a meniscus lens having a positive power with the convex surface facing the object side, and a lens having a positive power with the convex surface facing the image surface side Each of the following conditional expressions (1) to (7):
1.25 ≧ L / fl ≧ 0.8 (1)
1 ≧ f ₁ / f ₂ > 0.55 (2)
1.8 ≧ f ₁ / fl ≧ 1 (3)
4 ≧ f ₂ /fl≧1.5 (4)
1 ≧ d ₂ / d ₁ ≧ 0.5 (5)
0.27 ≧ d ₁ /fl≧0.1 (6)
0.27 ≧ d ₃ /fl≧0.1 (7)
However,
L: total length of the lens system fl: focal length of the entire lens system f ₁ : focal length of the first lens f ₂ : focal length of the second lens d ₁ : center thickness of the first lens d ₂ : first on the optical axis The distance d ₃ between the lens and the second lens satisfies the center thickness of the second lens.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to secure high telecentricity by arranging the stop closest to the object side, and to reduce the incident angle of the light beam with respect to the sensor of the solid-state imaging device. it can.

  In the present invention, disposing the stop closest to the object does not prevent the vicinity of the optical axis of the object-side surface (convex surface) of the first lens from being positioned closer to the object side than the stop. Even in such a case, as a physical arrangement, it can be said that the diaphragm is arranged on the object side with respect to the entire first lens, and this does not contradict the description of the claims.

  According to the invention of claim 1, the first lens is a meniscus lens having a positive power with the convex surface facing the object side, the second lens is a lens having a positive power, and each lens By defining the power of each as in the conditional expressions (1) to (7), it is possible to improve manufacturability while reducing the size and weight.

  The imaging lens according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in claim 1, the second lens is formed as a meniscus lens.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to further improve the optical performance of the peripheral portion without imposing a burden on the shape of the first lens and the second lens, and the periphery of the solid-state imaging device. It becomes possible to use the light incident on the part more effectively.

  The imaging lens according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in claim 1, the object side surface of the second lens is convex toward the object side in the vicinity of the optical axis, and has an inflection point. It is in the point formed.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, it is possible to further reduce the burden on the shape of each lens and further improve the optical performance of the peripheral portion, and to the peripheral portion of the solid-state imaging device. Incident light can be used more effectively.

  Furthermore, the imaging lens according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in claim 3, the outer end portion of the effective diameter on the object side surface of the second lens is on the optical axis on the object side surface of the second lens. The point is located on the object side of the point.

  And according to the invention concerning Claim 4, it becomes possible to further improve the optical performance of a peripheral part. Moreover, there is an advantage not only in handling the lens but also in assembling when the lens is assembled into a barrel to form a unit.

Moreover, the characteristic of the imaging lens which concerns on Claim 5 is in any one of Claims 1-4,
Furthermore, the aperture is the following conditional expression:
0.2 ≧ S (8)
However,
S: The distance between the stop on the optical axis and the optical surface closest to the object is satisfied.

  According to the fifth aspect of the invention, further, by satisfying conditional expression (8), it is possible to more effectively ensure telecentricity, and to achieve further reduction in size and weight. It becomes possible.

Furthermore, the imaging lens according to claim 6 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 1 to 5, the following conditional expression:
0.8 ≧ Bfl / fl ≧ 0.4 (9)
However,
Bfl: Back focus distance (distance on the optical axis from the lens final surface to the imaging surface (air equivalent length))
It is in the point which satisfies

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, furthermore, by satisfying the conditional expression (9), it becomes possible to achieve further reduction in size and weight, and ease of handling in terms of manufacturability and assembly. It is possible to further improve the thickness.

Furthermore, the characteristics of the imaging lens according to claim 7 are the following conditional expressions in any one of claims 1 to 6,
2.5 ≧ Bfl ≧ 1.2 (10)
It is in the point which satisfies

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, further, by satisfying the conditional expression (10), it is possible to further reduce the size and weight effectively, and the manufacturability and ease of handling are easy. It is possible to further improve the thickness.

Moreover, the characteristic of the imaging lens which concerns on Claim 8 is in any one of Claims 1-7,
Furthermore, the following conditional expression:
−0.5 ≧ r ₄ /fl≧−6.0 (11)
r ₄ : The radius of curvature of the image side surface of the second lens is satisfied.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, the optical surface can be further easily processed by satisfying the conditional expression (11), and various aberrations at the peripheral portion can be further increased. It becomes possible to correct well.

  According to the imaging lens of the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to realize an imaging lens that is small and light, has excellent optical performance, and has good manufacturability.

  Further, according to the imaging lens according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the imaging lens according to claim 1, the optical performance can be further improved while maintaining good manufacturability, and solid-state imaging is achieved. It is possible to realize a small imaging lens that can effectively use light rays incident on the peripheral portion of the element.

  Furthermore, according to the imaging lens according to claim 3, in addition to the effect of the imaging lens according to claim 1, it is possible to further exhibit excellent optical performance while maintaining good manufacturability, and Therefore, it is possible to realize a small imaging lens that can more effectively use the light incident on the peripheral portion of the solid-state imaging device.

  Furthermore, according to the imaging lens according to claim 4, in addition to the effect of the imaging lens according to claim 3, the optical performance is further improved while maintaining good manufacturability, and the periphery of the solid-state imaging device. Therefore, it is possible to realize a small imaging lens that can more effectively use the light incident on the part.

  Further, according to the imaging lens according to claim 5, in addition to the effects of the imaging lens according to claims 1-4, the telecentricity can be further effectively ensured, and suitable for further reduction in size and weight. A simple imaging lens can be realized.

  Furthermore, according to the imaging lens according to the sixth aspect, in addition to the effects of the imaging lens according to the first to fifth aspects, it is possible to realize an imaging lens that is smaller and lighter and has excellent manufacturability.

  Furthermore, according to the imaging lens according to claim 7, in addition to the effects of the imaging lens according to claims 1 to 6, an imaging lens suitable for further reduction in size and weight and improvement in manufacturability is realized. be able to.

  Furthermore, according to the imaging lens according to claim 8, in addition to the effects of the imaging lens according to claims 1 to 7, it is possible to realize an imaging lens further excellent in optical performance and manufacturability.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of an imaging lens according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the imaging lens 1 according to the present embodiment is a resin-made meniscus lens having a positive power with a diaphragm 2 and a convex surface facing the object side in order from the object side to the image surface side. The first lens 3 and a resin-made second lens 4 which is a lens having a positive power with the convex surface facing the image surface side.

  Hereinafter, the object-side and image-side lens surfaces of the first lens 3 and the second lens 4 are referred to as a first surface and a second surface, respectively.

  Further, on the second surface side of the second lens 4, various filters 6 such as a cover glass, an IR cut filter, a low-pass filter, and an imaging surface 7 that is a light receiving surface of an imaging element such as a CCD or a CMOS are disposed. Yes. The various filters 6 can be omitted as necessary.

  Here, the closer the position of the stop 2 is to the image plane side, the closer the exit pupil position is to the image plane side. This makes it difficult to ensure telecentricity, and off-axis rays emitted from the imaging lens 1 are obliquely incident on the sensor of the solid-state imaging device.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the exit pupil position can be set at a position far from the sensor surface (imaging surface) of the solid-state image sensor by disposing the diaphragm 2 on the most object side.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, it becomes possible to ensure high telecentricity, and the incident angle of the light beam with respect to the sensor of a solid-state image sensor can be relieved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the aperture 2 is disposed on the object side of the first lens 3 and the first lens 3 is formed in a meniscus shape having a convex surface facing the object side, whereby the second of the first lens 3. It is possible to use the surface effectively.

  That is, the refractive power of the second surface of the first lens 3 (correction) is corrected by setting the off-axis light beam at a steep angle away from the optical axis 8 with respect to the normal line of the second surface of the first lens 3. Effect) can be increased.

  As a result, it is possible to effectively correct each aberration (particularly coma aberration and chromatic aberration) occurring off-axis.

  On the other hand, if the shape of the second surface of the first lens 3 is convex toward the image surface side, or the aperture stop 2 is disposed closer to the image surface side than the first lens 3. Cannot increase the refractive power of the second surface of the first lens 3, and the effect of correcting each aberration generated off-axis is very limited.

  Further, from the viewpoint of increasing the correction effect of each aberration generated off the axis, it is more effective to make the second surface of the first lens 3 an aspherical surface. Furthermore, in this case, it is desirable that the second surface of the first lens 3 is an aspheric surface whose curvature increases as the distance from the optical axis 8 increases. By doing so, the off-axis light beam can be set to a more steep angle in the direction away from the optical axis 8 with respect to the normal line of the second surface of the first lens 3, and is generated off-axis as described above. The correction effect of each aberration can be increased more effectively.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the shape of the second surface of the second lens 4 is convex toward the image surface side, higher telecentricity can be ensured, and the sensor of the solid-state image sensor The incident angle with respect to can be more effectively controlled. Furthermore, the shape of the second surface of the second lens 4 is more preferably an aspherical surface whose curvature increases with distance from the optical axis 8. By doing so, higher telecentricity can be ensured, and the incident angle of the solid-state imaging device with respect to the sensor can be controlled more effectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the imaging lens 1 satisfies the following conditional expressions (1) to (7).

1.25 ≧ L / fl ≧ 0.8 (1)
1.0 ≧ f ₁ / f ₂ > 0.55 (2)
1.8 ≧ f ₁ /fl≧1.0 (3)
4.0 ≧ f ₂ /fl≧1.5 (4)
1.0 ≧ d ₂ / d ₁ ≧ 0.5 (5)
0.27 ≧ d ₁ /fl≧0.1 (6)
0.27 ≧ d ₃ /fl≧0.1 (7)

However, L in the expression (1) is the total length of the lens system, that is, the optical distance from the physically closest object side surface to the imaging surface. More specifically, when the vicinity of the optical axis 8 of the first surface of the first lens 3 is located on the image plane side with respect to the diaphragm 2, the distance from the diaphragm 2 to the imaging surface is L. On the other hand, as described above, when the vicinity of the optical axis 8 of the first surface of the first lens 3 is positioned closer to the object side than the stop 2 through the stop 2, the first surface of the first lens 3 is not the stop 2. The distance from the image pickup surface to L is L. Further, fl in the expressions (1), (3), (6) and (7) is a focal length of the entire lens system. Further, f ₁ in the expressions (2) and (3) is the focal length of the first lens 3. Furthermore, f ₂ in the equations (2) and (4) is the focal length of the second lens 4. Further, d ₁ in the expressions (5) and (6) is the center thickness of the first lens 3. Further, d ₂ in the equation (5) is the distance between the first lens 3 and the second lens 4 on the optical axis 8. Furthermore, d ₃ in the equation (7) is the center thickness of the second lens 4.

  Here, if the value of L / fl increases beyond the value (1.25) shown in the equation (1), the entire optical system becomes large, which is contrary to the demand for reduction in size and weight. On the other hand, if the value of L is smaller than the value (0.8) shown in the equation (1), the entire optical system is downsized, resulting in a decrease in manufacturability and difficulty in maintaining optical performance.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, by satisfying the conditional expression (1) for the value of L / fl, the entire optical system is sufficiently reduced in size and weight while ensuring the necessary back focus distance. And good optical performance can be maintained, and the productivity can be improved.

  The relationship between L and fl is more preferably 1.2 ≧ L / fl ≧ 1.1.

Further, if the value of f ₁ / f ₂ exceeds the value (1.0) shown in the expression (2), the power of the second lens 4 becomes too strong, resulting in a decrease in manufacturability and further back focus. The distance becomes too long, making it difficult to reduce the size and weight. On the other hand, when the value of f ₁ / f ₂ is equal to or less than the value (0.55) shown in the expression (2), the manufacturability of the first lens 3 is lowered, and furthermore, it is difficult to secure a necessary back focus distance. become.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further improve the manufacturability by making the value of f ₁ / f ₂ satisfy the conditional expression (2). The entire optical system can be further reduced in size and weight while ensuring the focus distance more effectively.

The relationship between f ₁ and f ₂ is more preferably 1.0 ≧ f ₁ / f ₂ ≧ 0.6.

Furthermore, when the value of f ₁ / fl exceeds the value (1.8) shown in the equation (3),
The back focus distance becomes too long, making it difficult to reduce the size and weight. On the other hand, when the value of f ₁ / fl is smaller than the value (1.0) shown in the expression (3), the manufacturability of the first lens is lowered.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, by further satisfying the conditional expression (3) for the value of f ₁ / fl, further reduction in size and weight and improvement in manufacturability are possible.

The relationship between f ₁ and fl is more preferably 1.7 ≧ f ₁ /fl≧1.3.

Furthermore, when the value of f ₂ / fl exceeds the value (4.0) shown in the equation (4), the manufacturability of the first lens 3 is lowered, and the necessary back focus distance is secured. It becomes difficult. On the other hand, if the value of f ₂ / fl is smaller than the value (1.5) shown in the equation (4), the power of the second lens 4 becomes too strong, and the manufacturability is lowered.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, by further satisfying the conditional expression (4) for the value of f ₂ / fl, the necessary back focus distance can be further ensured and the productivity can be further improved. It becomes possible to improve.

The relationship between f ₂ and fl is more preferably 2.4 ≧ f ₂ /fl≧1.5.

If the value of d ₂ / d ₁ exceeds the value (1.0) shown in the equation (5), the power of the first lens 3 and the second lens 4 must be increased, and each lens Manufacturing of 3 and 4 becomes difficult. Further, since the height of the light beam passing through the image plane side surface of the second lens 4 is increased, the power of the aspheric surface is increased, and the manufacture becomes difficult. On the other hand, when the value of d ₂ / d ₁ is smaller than the value (0.5) shown in the equation (5), the center thickness of the first lens 3 becomes relatively thick, so that the back focus distance can be secured. Further, it becomes difficult to insert a diaphragm that effectively limits the amount of light.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further improve the manufacturability by making the value of d ₂ / d ₁ satisfy the conditional expression (5), and the necessary back-up. The focus distance can be further appropriately secured, and the optical performance can be further satisfactorily maintained.

The relationship between d ₂ and d ₁ is more preferably 0.9 ≧ d ₂ / d ₁ ≧ 0.5.

Further, if the value of d ₁ / fl exceeds the value (0.27) shown in the equation (6), the total length of the optical system becomes too long, and it becomes difficult to reduce the size and weight. On the other hand, when the value of d ₁ / fl is smaller than the value (0.1) shown in the equation (6), it is difficult to manufacture the first lens 3.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further reduce the size and weight and improve the manufacturability by satisfying the conditional expression (6) for the value of d ₁ / fl.

The relationship between d ₁ and fl is more preferably 0.25 ≧ d ₁ /fl≧0.15.

Furthermore, if the value of d ₃ / fl exceeds the value (0.27) shown in equation (7), the total length of the optical system becomes too long, making it difficult to reduce the size and weight. On the other hand, when the value of d ₃ / fl is smaller than the value (0.1) shown in the equation (7), it is difficult to manufacture the second lens 4.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, by further satisfying the conditional expression (7) for the value of d ₃ / fl, the entire optical system can be further reduced in size and weight, and the manufacturing can be performed. It is possible to further improve the performance.

The relationship between d ₃ and fl is more preferably 0.25 ≧ d ₃ /fl≧0.15.

  In addition to the above configuration, it is desirable that the second lens 4 is formed as a meniscus lens.

  By doing so, it is possible to improve the optical performance of the peripheral portion without imposing a burden on the shape of the first lens 3 and the second lens 4, and further, the light rays incident on the peripheral portion of the solid-state imaging device can be further increased. It can be used effectively.

  Furthermore, it is desirable that the first surface of the second lens 4 is formed as an aspherical surface in which the vicinity of the optical axis 8 is convex toward the object side and has an inflection point.

  Here, the inflection point of the first surface of the second lens 4 is a curve (on the cross section) of the first surface of the second lens 4 on the cross section of the second lens 4 cut along the cross section including the optical axis 8. The tangent line tangent to the curve of (2) is the point that changes the sign of the slope.

  Therefore, as described above, when the central portion of the first surface of the second lens 4 is a convex surface facing the object side, the peripheral portion surrounding the central portion of the first surface is changed. The surface shape changes to a concave surface facing the object side at the bend point.

  By doing so, it becomes possible to further improve the optical performance of the peripheral part without imposing a burden on the shape of each lens 3, 4, and the light rays passing through the peripheral part of each of the lenses 3, 4 are further effective. It becomes possible to use it.

  Note that the surface shape of the first surface of the second lens 4 may be formed so that a plurality of inflection points appear sequentially from the optical axis 8 toward the peripheral side. In such a case, various aberrations can be corrected more satisfactorily.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above configuration, the outer end portion of the effective diameter on the first surface of the second lens 4 is positioned closer to the object side than the point on the optical axis 8 on the first surface of the second lens. It is desirable that

  By doing so, it is possible to further improve the optical performance of the peripheral portion. Moreover, there is an advantage not only in handling the lens but also in assembling when the lens is assembled into a barrel to form a unit.

  Further, in addition to the above configuration, it is desirable that the diaphragm 2 further satisfies the conditional expression (8) below.

  However, S in the formula (8) is a distance between the diaphragm 2 on the optical axis 8 and the optical surface closest to the object, that is, a distance between the diaphragm 2 on the optical axis 8 and the first surface of the first lens 3. is there. S is a physical distance, and the diaphragm 2 may be located on either the object side or the image plane side with respect to the point on the optical axis 8 of the first surface of the first lens 3.

0.2 ≧ S (8)
By doing so, the telecentricity can be further effectively ensured, and further reduction in size and weight can be achieved.

  The S is more preferably 0.15 ≧ S.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above configuration, it is desirable that the conditional expression (9) below be satisfied.

  However, Bfl in the equation (9) is a back focus distance, that is, a distance (air conversion length) on the optical axis 8 from the last lens surface (second surface of the second lens 4) to the imaging surface 7.

0.8 ≧ Bfl / fl ≧ 0.4 (9)
By doing so, it is possible to further reduce the size and weight more effectively, and to further improve manufacturability and ease of handling in assembly.

  The relationship between Bfl and fl is more preferably 0.7 ≧ Bfl / fl ≧ 0.5.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above configuration, it is desirable that the conditional expression (10) below is satisfied.

2.5 ≧ Bfl ≧ 1.2 (10)
By doing so, it is possible to further reduce the size and weight more effectively, and to further improve manufacturability and ease of handling in assembly.

  The Bfl is more preferably 2.0 ≧ Bfl ≧ 1.3.

  In addition to the above configuration, it is desirable to satisfy the conditional expression (11) below.

However, in the formula (11), r ₄ is the radius of curvature of the second surface of the second lens 4.

−0.5 ≧ r ₄ /fl≧−6.0 (11)
By doing so, the optical surface can be processed more easily, and various aberrations in the peripheral portion can be corrected more satisfactorily.

The relationship between r ₄ and fl is more preferably −0.7 ≧ r ₄ /fl≧−1.2.

  Further, in addition to the above configuration, it is further desirable that fl satisfies 5.0 ≧ fl ≧ 2.0 (more preferably 3.5 ≧ fl ≧ 2.0).

  By doing so, it is possible to make the configuration more suitable for a lens for a camera module mounted on a portable terminal or the like.

  Further, the resin material for molding the first lens 3 and the second lens 4 may have any composition as long as it has transparency used for molding optical parts, such as acrylic, polycarbonate, and amorphous polyolefin resin. However, from the viewpoint of further improving the manufacturing efficiency and further reducing the manufacturing cost, it is desirable to unify the resin materials of both lenses 3 and 4 into the same resin material.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

Here, in this embodiment, Fno is the F number, r Indicates the radius of curvature of the optical surface (in the case of a lens, the center radius of curvature). D indicates the distance to the next optical surface. Further, nd represents the refractive index of each optical system when irradiated with d-line (yellow), and νd represents the Abbe number of each optical system when similarly irradiated with d-line.

  k, A, B, C, and D indicate coefficients in the following equation (12). That is, the aspherical shape of the lens is such that the Z-axis is in the direction of the optical axis 8, the X-axis is in the direction orthogonal to the optical axis 8, the light traveling direction is positive, k is the conic coefficient, A, B, C, When D is an aspheric coefficient and r is a radius of curvature, it is expressed by the following equation.

^{Z (X) = r -1 X} 2 / [1+ {1- (k + 1) r -2 X 2} 1/2]
+ AX ⁴ + BX ⁶ + CX ⁸ + DX ¹⁰ (12)

<First embodiment>
FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the aperture 2 is formed on the object side of the first surface of the first lens 3 in the same manner as the imaging lens 1 having the configuration shown in FIG. The cover glass as the filter 6 is disposed between the second surface of the second lens 4 and the imaging surface 7. Note that the first surface of the first lens 3 is located on the object side through the diaphragm 2 with respect to the diaphragm 2.

  The imaging lens 1 of the first embodiment is set under the following conditions.

Lens data

L = 2.92 mm, fl = 4.09 mm, f ₁ = 4.09 mm, f ₂ = 4.37 mm, d ₁ = 0.50 mm, d ₂ = 0.30 mm, d ₃ = 0.55 mm, r ₄ = -2.564 mm, Fno = 2.8

Surface number r d nd νd
(Object point)
1 (1st surface of the first lens) 0.769 0.500 1.525 56.0
2 (1st lens 2nd surface) 0.930 0.300
3 (2nd lens 1st surface) 20.000 0.550 1.525 56.0
4 (2nd surface of the second lens) -2.564 0.000
5 (Cover glass first side) 0.000 0.300 1.516 64.0
6 (cover glass second side) 0.000
(Image plane)
The diaphragm 2 is disposed at a position of 0.1 mm on the image plane side from the point on the optical axis 8 of the first surface of the first lens 3.

Surface number k A B C D
1 -3.77E-2 4.70E-2 -2.40E-1 1.60E -2.20E
2 -1.00E 4.16E-1 3.65E-1 4.30E 0
3 1.17E + 2 -2.06E-1 -4.88E-2 -2.00E 0
4 8.29E 7.15E-2 -3.80E-1 5.74E-1 -6.93E-1

Under such conditions, L / fl = 1.13 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (1). _Further, f ₁ / f 2 = 0.94 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (2). F ₁ /fl=1.59 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (3). F ₂ /fl=1.69 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (4). _Further, d ₂ / d 1 = 0.60 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (5). D ₁ /fl=0.19 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (6). D ₃ /fl=0.21 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (7). S = 0.10 mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (8). Bfl / fl = 0.61 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (9). Bfl = 1.57mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (10). R ₄ /fl=−0.63 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (11).

  FIG. 3 shows spherical aberration, astigmatism and distortion in the imaging lens 1 of the first embodiment.

  According to this result, it is understood that all of spherical aberration, astigmatism and distortion are almost satisfactory, and sufficient optical characteristics can be obtained.

<Second embodiment>
FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the aperture 2 is formed on the object side of the first surface of the first lens 3 in the same manner as the imaging lens 1 having the configuration shown in FIG. The cover glass as the filter 6 is disposed between the second surface of the second lens 4 and the imaging surface 7.

  The imaging lens 1 of the second embodiment is set under the following conditions.

Lens data

L = 3.60 mm, fl = 3.11 mm, f ₁ = 4.39 mm, f ₂ = 6.82 mm, d ₁ = 0.75 mm, d ₂ = 0.403 mm, d ₃ = 0.75 mm, r ₄ = -15.152 mm, Fno = 3.2

Surface number r d nd νd
(Object point)
1 (first surface of the first lens) 1.055 0.750 1.531 56.0
2 (1st lens 2nd surface) 1.453 0.403
3 (1st surface of the second lens) 4.675 0.750 1.531 56.0
4 (2nd surface of the second lens) -15.152 0.000
5 (Cover glass first side) 0.000 0.300 1.516 64.0
6 (cover glass second side) 0.000
(Image plane)
The diaphragm 2 is disposed at a position 0.1 mm closer to the object side than a point on the optical axis 8 of the first surface of the first lens 3.

Surface number k A B C D
1 -2.17E-1 1.56E-2 -1.00E-1 5.47E-1 -5.26E-1
2 2.45E -6.65E-2 -6.95E-2 -1.38E-1 8.61E-1
3 0 -7.91E-2 -5.26E-1 1.06E -1.67E
4 -1.20E + 4 -4.25E-2 5.83E-3 -8.12E-2 1.71E-2

Under such conditions, L / fl = 1.16 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (1). F ₁ / f ₂ = 0.64 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (2). F ₁ /fl=1.41 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (3). F ₂ /fl=2.19 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (4). D ₂ / d ₁ = 0.54 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (5). D ₁ /fl=0.24 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (6). D ₃ /fl=0.24 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (7). S = 0.0 mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (8). Bfl / fl = 0.51 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (9). Bfl = 1.6mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (10). R ₄ /fl=−4.872 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (11).

  FIG. 5 shows spherical aberration, astigmatism and distortion in the imaging lens 1 of the second embodiment.

  According to this result, it is understood that all of spherical aberration, astigmatism and distortion are almost satisfactory, and sufficient optical characteristics can be obtained.

<Third embodiment>
FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the aperture 2 is formed on the object side of the first surface of the first lens 3 in the same manner as the imaging lens 1 having the configuration shown in FIG. The cover glass as the filter 6 is disposed between the second surface of the second lens 4 and the imaging surface 7. Note that the first surface of the first lens 3 is located on the object side through the diaphragm 2 with respect to the diaphragm 2.

  The imaging lens 1 of the third embodiment is set under the following conditions.

Lens data

L = 2.88 mm, fl = 2.53 mm, f ₁ = 3.50 mm, f ₂ = 5.21 mm, d ₁ = 0.5 mm, d ₂ = 0.35 mm, d ₃ = 0.55 mm, r ₄ = -2.60mm, Fno = 2.8

Surface number r d nd νd
(Object point)
1 (first surface of the first lens) 0.800 0.500 1.531 56.0
2 (1st lens 2nd surface) 1.100 0.350
3 (1st surface of the second lens) -40.000 0.550 1.531 56.0
4 (2nd lens 2nd surface) -2.600 0.000
5 (Cover glass first side) 0.000 0.300 1.516 64.0
6 (cover glass second side) 0.000
(Image plane)
The diaphragm 2 is disposed at a position of 0.1 mm on the image plane side from the point on the optical axis 8 of the first surface of the first lens 3.

Surface number k A B C D
1 -1.78E-1 9.23E-3 8.98E-1 -4.15E 9.03E
2 2.86E 4.36E-2 -7.07E-1 2.59E -1.11E
3 -2.44E + 5 -2.37E-1 8.13E-2 -2.15E 0
4 -9.15E + 1 -2.99E-1 3.02E-1 -4.45E-1 -3.77E-2

Under such conditions, L / fl = 1.14 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (1). _Further, f ₁ / f 2 = 0.67 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (2). F ₁ /fl=1.38 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (3). F ₂ /fl=2.06 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (4). D ₂ / d ₁ = 0.70 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (5). D ₁ /fl=0.20 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (6). D ₃ /fl=0.22 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (7). S = 0.10 mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (8). Bfl / fl = 0.58 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (9). Bfl = 1.48mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (10). R ₄ /fl=−1.03 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (11).

  FIG. 7 shows spherical aberration, astigmatism and distortion in the imaging lens 1 of the third embodiment.

  According to this result, it is understood that all of spherical aberration, astigmatism and distortion are almost satisfactory, and sufficient optical characteristics can be obtained.

<Fourth embodiment>
FIG. 8 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the aperture 2 is formed on the object side of the first surface of the first lens 3 in the same manner as the imaging lens 1 having the configuration shown in FIG. The cover glass as the filter 6 is disposed between the second surface of the second lens 4 and the imaging surface 7.

  The imaging lens 1 of the fourth embodiment is set under the following conditions.

Lens data

L = 3.78 mm, fl = 3.17 mm, f ₁ = 4.71 mm, f ₂ = 5.72 mm, d ₁ = 0.65 mm, d ₂ = 0.45 mm, d ₃ = 0.65 mm, r ₄ = -2.667 mm, Fno = 3.2

Surface number r d nd νd
(Object point)
1 (1st lens 1st surface) 1.053 0.650 1.531 56.0
2 (1st lens 2nd surface) 1.429 0.450
3 (2nd lens 1st surface) -20.000 0.650 1.531 56.0
4 (2nd lens 2nd surface) -2.667 0.000
5 (Cover glass first side) 0.000 0.300 1.516 64.0
6 (cover glass second side) 0.000
(Image plane)
The diaphragm 2 is disposed at the same position on the optical axis 8 as the point on the optical axis 8 of the first surface of the first lens 3.

Surface number k A B C D
1 -1.48E-1 3.77E-2 -2.08E-1 7.68E-1 -1.58E-1
2 3.77E -3.21E-2 -5.45E-1 7.24E-1 -2.15E-1
3 -2.44E + 5 -2.25E-1 1.39E-1 -8.12E-1 0
4 -1.07E + 2 -3.36E-1 3.80E-1 -4.02E-1 8.88E-2

Under such conditions, L / fl = 1.19 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (1). F ₁ / f ₂ = 0.82 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (2). F ₁ /fl=1.49 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (3). F ₂ /fl=1.80 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (4). _Further, d ₂ / d 1 = 0.69 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (5). D ₁ /fl=0.21 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (6). D ₃ /fl=0.21 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (7). S = 0.0 mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (8). Bfl / fl = 0.61 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (9). Bfl = 1.93mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (10). R ₄ /fl=−0.841 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (11).

  FIG. 9 shows spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion in the imaging lens 1 of the fourth example.

  According to this result, it is understood that all of spherical aberration, astigmatism and distortion are almost satisfactory, and sufficient optical characteristics can be obtained.

<Fifth embodiment>
FIG. 10 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the diaphragm 2 is formed on the object side of the first surface of the first lens 3 in the same manner as the imaging lens 1 having the configuration shown in FIG. The cover glass as the filter 6 is disposed between the second surface of the second lens 4 and the imaging surface 7.

  The imaging lens 1 of the fifth embodiment is set under the following conditions.

Lens data

L = 3.16 mm, fl = 2.78 mm, f ₁ = 3.85 mm, f ₂ = 5.73 mm, d ₁ = 0.55 mm, d ₂ = 0.38 mm, d ₃ = 0.60 mm, r ₄ = -2.860 mm, Fno = 2.8

Surface number r d nd νd
(Object point)
1 (1st lens 1st surface) 0.880 0.550 1.531 56.0
2 (1st lens 2nd surface) 1.210 0.380
3 (1st surface of the 2nd lens) -44.000 0.600 1.531 56.0
4 (2nd lens 2nd surface) -2.860 0.000
5 (Cover glass first side) 0.000 0.300 1.516 64.0
6 (cover glass second side) 0.000
(Image plane)
The diaphragm 2 is disposed at a position of 0.1 mm on the image plane side from the point on the optical axis 8 of the first surface of the first lens 3.

Surface number k A B C D
1 -1.48E-1 6.93E-3 5.57E-1 -2.13E 3.83E
2 2.86E 3.27E-2 -4.39E-1 1.33E -4.69E-1
3 -2.44E + 5 -1.78E-1 5.05E-2 -1.10E 0
4 -9.15E + 1 -2.25E-1 1.88E-1 -2.28E-1 -1.60E-2

Under such conditions, L / fl = 1.14 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (1). _Further, f ₁ / f 2 = 0.67 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (2). F ₁ /fl=1.38 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (3). F ₂ /fl=2.06 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (4). _Further, d ₂ / d 1 = 0.69 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (5). D ₁ /fl=0.20 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (6). D ₃ /fl=0.22 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (7). S = 0.10 mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (8). Bfl / fl = 0.59 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (9). Bfl = 1.63mm was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (10). R ₄ /fl=−1.028 was achieved, thereby satisfying the expression (11).

  FIG. 11 shows spherical aberration, astigmatism and distortion in the imaging lens 1 of the fifth example.

  According to this result, it is understood that all of spherical aberration, astigmatism and distortion are almost satisfactory, and sufficient optical characteristics can be obtained.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the thing of the said Example, It can change variously as needed.

  For example, a light amount limiting plate may be disposed between the second surface of the first lens 3 and the first surface of the second lens 4 as necessary.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of an imaging lens according to the present invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of an imaging lens according to the present invention. Explanatory drawing which shows spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion in the imaging lens shown in FIG. Schematic configuration diagram showing a second embodiment of the imaging lens according to the present invention Explanatory drawing which shows spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion in the imaging lens shown in FIG. Schematic configuration diagram showing a third embodiment of the imaging lens according to the present invention. Explanatory drawing which shows spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion in the imaging lens shown in FIG. Schematic configuration diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the imaging lens according to the present invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion in the imaging lens shown in FIG. Schematic configuration diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the imaging lens according to the present invention. Explanatory drawing which shows spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion in the imaging lens shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Imaging lens 2 Aperture 3 1st lens 4 2nd lens 6 Filter 7 Imaging surface

Claims (8)

An imaging lens used to form an image of an object on an imaging surface of a solid-state imaging device,
In order from the object side to the image surface side, a first lens having a stop, a meniscus lens having a positive power with the convex surface facing the object side, and a lens having a positive power with the convex surface facing the image surface side Each of the following conditional expressions (1) to (7):
1.25 ≧ L / fl ≧ 0.8 (1)
1 ≧ f ₁ / f ₂ > 0.55 (2)
1.8 ≧ f ₁ / fl ≧ 1 (3)
4 ≧ f ₂ /fl≧1.5 (4)
1 ≧ d ₂ / d ₁ ≧ 0.5 (5)
0.27 ≧ d ₁ /fl≧0.1 (6)
0.27 ≧ d ₃ /fl≧0.1 (7)
However,
L: total length of the lens system fl: focal length of the entire lens system f ₁ : focal length of the first lens f ₂ : focal length of the second lens d ₁ : center thickness of the first lens d ₂ : first on the optical axis An imaging lens satisfying the distance d ₃ between the lens and the second lens: the center thickness of the second lens.   The imaging lens according to claim 1, wherein the second lens is a meniscus lens.   2. The imaging lens according to claim 1, wherein the object side surface of the second lens is formed as an aspherical surface that is convex toward the object side in the vicinity of the optical axis and has an inflection point. .   4. The outer end portion having an effective diameter on the object side surface of the second lens is located on the object side with respect to a point on the optical axis of the object side surface of the second lens. The imaging lens described in 1. Furthermore, the aperture is the following conditional expression:
0.2 ≧ S (8)
However,
The imaging lens according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein S: a distance between the stop on the optical axis and the optical surface closest to the object is satisfied. Furthermore, the following conditional expression:
0.8 ≧ Bfl / fl ≧ 0.4 (9)
However,
Bfl: Back focus distance (distance on the optical axis from the lens final surface to the imaging surface (air equivalent length))
The imaging lens according to claim 1, wherein the imaging lens is satisfied. Furthermore, the following conditional expression:
2.5 ≧ Bfl ≧ 1.2 (10)
The imaging lens according to claim 1, wherein the imaging lens is satisfied. Furthermore, the following conditional expression:
−0.5 ≧ r ₄ /fl≧−6.0 (11)
8. The imaging lens according to claim 1, wherein r ₄ : a radius of curvature of an image plane side surface of the second lens is satisfied.

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