JP7140181B2 - Eyepiece, optical instrument having eyepiece, and method for manufacturing eyepiece - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an eyepiece, an optical instrument having the eyepiece, and a method for manufacturing the eyepiece.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an eyepiece used in an electronic viewfinder has been proposed (see Patent Document 1, for example). However, the conventional eyepiece lens as described above has a problem that it is difficult to achieve good optical performance when a high magnification is desired.

JP 2007-225835 A

The present invention comprises, in order from the observation object side, a first lens having positive refractive power, a second lens having negative refractive power, a third lens having positive refractive power, and a third lens having positive refractive power. The fourth lens is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eyepoint side, and is an eyepiece lens that satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.25<(-f2)/f3<0.53
0.4<(-f2)/fe<1.0
f2: focal length of the second lens f3: focal length of the third lens fe: focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] Consists of, in order from the object side, a first lens with positive refractive power, a second lens with negative refractive power, a third lens with positive refractive power, and a fourth lens with positive refractive power. ,
the second lens is a negative meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eyepoint side;
An eyepiece satisfying the following conditional expression was used.
0.25<(-f2)/f3<0.53
1.21<f34/(-f2)<1.5
however,
f2: focal length of the second lens f3: focal length of the third lens f34: composite focus of the third lens and the fourth lens when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] Further, the present invention includes, in order from the observation object side, a first lens having positive refractive power, a second lens having negative refractive power, a third lens having positive refractive power, and a positive refractive power. The fourth lens is a positive meniscus lens having a convex surface facing the eyepoint side, and is an eyepiece lens that satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.25<(-f2)/f3<0.53
0.7<f3/f4<1.42
however,
f2: focal length of the second lens f3: focal length of the third lens f4: focal length of the fourth lens

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece lens according to the first embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m]. FIGS. 2(a), 2(b), and 2(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the first embodiment at −1 [1/m], −3 [1/m], and +3 [1/m]. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece according to the second embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m]. FIGS. 4(a), 4(b), and 4(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the second embodiment at −1 [1/m], −3 [1/m], and +3 [1/m]. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece according to the third embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m]. FIGS. 6(a), 6(b), and 6(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the third embodiment at −1 [1/m], −3 [1/m], and +3 [1/m]. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece according to the fourth embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m]. FIGS. 8(a), 8(b), and 8(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the fourth example at −1 [1/m], −5 [1/m], and +5 [1/m]. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece lens according to the fifth embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m]. FIGS. 10(a), 10(b), and 10(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the fifth embodiment at −1 [1/m], −3 [1/m], and +3 [1/m]. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an optical instrument having an eyepiece according to an embodiment; FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an outline of a method for manufacturing an eyepiece lens according to an embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of another manufacturing method of the eyepiece lens according to the embodiment;

An eyepiece lens, an optical device, and a method for manufacturing an eyepiece lens according to embodiments of the present application will be described below. First, an eyepiece lens according to an embodiment will be described.

An eyepiece lens according to this embodiment is an eyepiece lens for magnifying and observing an observation object. Here, the observation object is an intermediate image formed by an objective lens or a display surface of an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, and particularly preferably a display surface of a liquid crystal display device. Therefore, the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment is suitable for use in an electronic viewfinder for observing an image displayed on the display surface of the image display device. Further, in the following description, the observation object is also referred to as "observation object plane".

In the following description of the embodiments and numerical examples, [1/m] is used as diopter, which is a unit of dioptric power. For example, dioptric power X [1/m] indicates a state in which an image formed by an eyepiece can be positioned at a position 1/X [m (meters)] from the eye point on the optical axis. The sign is positive when the image is formed on the eyepoint side of the eyepiece.

The eyepiece according to this embodiment includes, in order from the observation object side along the optical axis, a first lens having positive refractive power, a second lens having negative refractive power, and a third lens having positive refractive power. and a fourth lens with positive refractive power.

As described above, the eyepiece according to the present embodiment includes the first lens having a positive refractive power for magnifying and observing an observation object. Furthermore, the eyepiece according to the present embodiment includes a second lens having negative refractive power in order to correct chromatic aberration, curvature of field, and astigmatism generated by the first lens having positive refractive power. there is Furthermore, the eyepiece according to this embodiment includes a third lens with positive refractive power and a fourth lens with positive refractive power in order to satisfactorily correct coma and distortion. .

With such a configuration, the eyepiece lens according to the present embodiment can satisfactorily correct various aberrations and achieve high magnification. For example, in order to enlarge and observe an observation object having a diagonal length of about 10 mm, it is possible to achieve a high magnification with an apparent viewing angle of 30° or more.

The eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfies the following conditional expression (1) under such a configuration.
(1) -13.00<(R2a+R1b)/(R2a-R1b)<-2.75
however,
R2a: Curvature radius of the observation object side lens surface of the second lens R1b: Curvature radius of the eyepoint side lens surface of the first lens

Conditional expression (1) is a conditional expression for defining the shape of the air lens formed by the lens surface of the first lens on the eye point side and the lens surface of the second lens on the observation object side. Satisfying conditional expression (1) enables good aberration correction.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (1) is less than the lower limit, correction of various aberrations, particularly curvature of field and coma, becomes difficult, which is not preferable. Moreover, the thickness of the edge of the first lens becomes thin, which makes the manufacturing difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (1) to -12.00. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (1) to -11.65. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (1) to -11.30.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (1) exceeds the upper limit, correction of various aberrations, particularly curvature of field and coma, becomes difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (1) to -3.50. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (1) to -4.25. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (1) to -5.00.

The eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfies the following conditional expression (2) under such a configuration.
(2) 0.78<TL/fe<1.60
however,
TL: the distance on the optical axis from the observation object plane to the lens surface of the eyepiece closest to the eye point when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] fe: the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m] focal length of the eyepiece lens

Conditional expression (2) is the distance on the optical axis from the observation object plane to the lens surface closest to the eye point when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m], that is, the optical This is a conditional expression for defining an appropriate range of the ratio of the total length to the focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m]. By satisfying the conditional expression (2), it is possible to achieve a reduction in size and an increase in magnification, and to perform good aberration correction.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (2) is less than the lower limit, it is difficult to correct various aberrations, particularly curvature of field and coma, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (2) to 1.00. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (2) to 1.15. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (2) to 1.30.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (2) exceeds the upper limit, the optical total length of the eyepiece lens becomes large. In addition, it is difficult to correct various aberrations, especially curvature of field and coma aberration, when trying to achieve a high magnification, which is not preferable. In conditional expression (2), TL is the air conversion length when a parallel plate is placed between the observation object plane and the lens surface closest to the eye point of the eyepiece. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (2) to 1.45. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (2) to 1.43. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (2) to 1.40.

Further, the eyepiece according to the present embodiment includes, in order from the observation object side along the optical axis, a first lens having positive refractive power, a second lens having negative refractive power, and a positive refractive power. It has a third lens and a fourth lens with positive refractive power.

As described above, the eyepiece according to the present embodiment includes the first lens having a positive refractive power for magnifying and observing an observation object. Furthermore, the eyepiece according to the present embodiment includes a second lens having negative refractive power in order to correct chromatic aberration, curvature of field, and astigmatism generated by the first lens having positive refractive power. there is Furthermore, the eyepiece according to this embodiment includes a third lens with positive refractive power and a fourth lens with positive refractive power in order to satisfactorily correct coma and distortion. .

With such a configuration, the eyepiece lens according to the present embodiment can satisfactorily correct various aberrations and achieve high magnification. For example, in order to enlarge and observe an observation object having a diagonal length of about 10 mm, it is possible to achieve a high magnification with an apparent viewing angle of 30° or more.

The eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfies the following conditional expression (3) under such a configuration.
(3) 0.25<(-f2)/f3<0.53
however,
f2: focal length of the second lens f3: focal length of the third lens

Conditional expression (3) is a conditional expression for defining an appropriate range for the ratio of the refractive power of the second lens and the refractive power of the third lens. Satisfying conditional expression (1) enables good aberration correction.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (3) is less than the lower limit, correction of coma and distortion becomes difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (3) to 0.29. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (3) to 0.31. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (3) to 0.33.

On the other hand, when the corresponding value of conditional expression (3) exceeds the upper limit, the refractive power of the second lens with respect to the third lens becomes small, the Petzval sum increases, and field curvature and astigmatism can be corrected simultaneously. is difficult, so it is not preferable. Also, it is difficult to correct coma, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (3) to 0.48. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (3) to 0.45. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (3) to 0.42.

The eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfies the following conditional expression (4) under such a configuration.
(4) 0.34<d1/fe<0.60
however,
d1: the distance on the optical axis from the observation object plane to the observation object side lens surface of the first lens when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] fe: the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m] focal length of the eyepiece lens

Conditional expression (4) is the distance on the optical axis from the observation object plane to the lens surface of the first lens on the observation object side when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m], and the visual field of the eyepiece. It is a conditional expression for defining an appropriate range of the ratio to the focal length of the eyepiece when the power is -1 [1/m]. By satisfying the conditional expression (4), it is possible to achieve size reduction and perform good aberration correction.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (4) is less than the lower limit, it is difficult to correct various aberrations, especially coma and distortion, which is not preferable. In addition, since the distance from the observation object surface to the observation object side lens surface of the first lens becomes short, foreign matter adhering to the eye point side lens surface of the first lens is brought into focus, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (4) to 0.35. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (4) to 0.355. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (4) to 0.36.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (4) exceeds the upper limit, correction of various aberrations, especially coma and distortion, becomes difficult, which is not preferable. Also, the optical total length of the eyepiece increases, which is not preferable. In the conditional expression (4), d1 is the air conversion length when a parallel plate is between the observation object plane and the observation object side lens surface of the first lens. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (4) to 0.52. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (4) to 0.49. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (4) to 0.45.

Moreover, it is desirable that the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfy the following conditional expression (5).
(5) 0.5<(R2b+R2a)/(R2b-R2a)<2.4
however,
R2b: radius of curvature of the eyepoint side lens surface of the second lens R2a: radius of curvature of the observation object side lens surface of the second lens

Conditional expression (5) is a conditional expression for defining the shape of the second lens. Satisfying the conditional expression (5) enables good aberration correction.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (5) is less than the lower limit, it is difficult to correct field curvature, coma, and distortion, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (5) to 0.8. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (5) to 1.0. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (5) to 1.2.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (5) exceeds the upper limit, correction of curvature of field, coma, and distortion becomes difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (5) to 2.1. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (5) to 2.0. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (5) to 1.9.

Moreover, it is desirable that the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfy the following conditional expression (6).
(6) 0.7<f3/f4<1.5
however,
f3: focal length of the third lens f4: focal length of the fourth lens

Conditional expression (6) is a conditional expression for defining an appropriate range for the ratio of the refractive power of the third lens to the refractive power of the fourth lens. Satisfying the conditional expression (6) enables good aberration correction.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (6) is less than the lower limit, correction of coma and distortion becomes difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (6) to 0.80. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (6) to 0.88. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (6) to 0.95.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (6) exceeds the upper limit, correction of coma and distortion becomes difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (6) to 1.42. Moreover, in order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (6) to 1.39. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (6) to 1.35.

Moreover, it is desirable that the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfy the following conditional expression (7).
(7) 0.97<f34/(-f2)<1.5
however,
f34: the combined focal length of the third lens and the fourth lens when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] f2: the focal length of the second lens

Conditional expression (7) is an appropriate range for the ratio of the combined focal length of the third lens and the fourth lens when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] and the focal length of the second lens. is a conditional expression for defining By satisfying conditional expression (7), good aberration correction can be performed.

When the corresponding value of conditional expression (7) is below the lower limit, the synthetic refractive power of the third lens and the fourth lens with respect to the second lens increases, the Petzval sum increases, and field curvature and astigmatism is difficult to correct at the same time, it is not preferable. Also, it is difficult to correct coma, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (7) to 1.07. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (7) to 1.14. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (7) to 1.21.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (7) exceeds the upper limit, correction of coma and distortion becomes difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (7) to 1.45. Moreover, in order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (7) to 1.40. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (7) to 1.37. Moreover, in order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (7) to 1.34. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (7) to 1.30.

Moreover, it is desirable that the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfy the following conditional expression (8).
(8) 0.4<(-f2)/fe<1.0
however,
f2: focal length of the second lens fe: focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m]

Conditional expression (8) defines an appropriate range for the ratio of the focal length of the second lens to the focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m]. is. By satisfying conditional expression (8), good aberration correction can be performed.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (8) is less than the lower limit, the refractive power of the second lens increases, making it difficult to correct coma, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (8) to 0.45. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (8) to 0.50. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (8) to 0.55. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (8) to 0.65. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (8) to 0.70.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (8) exceeds the upper limit, the Petzval sum increases, making it difficult to correct curvature of field and astigmatism at the same time, which is not preferable. Also, it is difficult to correct coma, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (8) to 0.90. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (8) to 0.84. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (8) to 0.77.

Moreover, it is desirable that the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfy the following conditional expression (9).
(9) 0.50<ΣD/fe<1.24
however,
ΣD: the distance on the optical axis from the lens surface closest to the observation object to the lens surface closest to the eyepoint when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] fe: the eyepiece The focal length of the eyepiece lens when the diopter is -1 [1/m]

Conditional expression (9) is the distance on the optical axis from the lens surface closest to the observation object to the lens surface closest to the eyepoint when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m], This is a conditional expression for defining an appropriate range of the ratio to the focal length of the eyepiece lens when the diopter of the eyepiece lens is -1 [1/m]. By satisfying the conditional expression (9), the thickness of the eyepiece on the optical axis can be reduced, and good aberration correction can be performed.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (9) is less than the lower limit, correction of curvature of field, coma, and distortion becomes difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (9) to 0.70. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (9) to 0.82. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (9) to 0.93.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (9) exceeds the upper limit, correction of curvature of field, coma, and distortion becomes difficult, which is not preferable. Moreover, the thickness of the eyepiece on the optical axis increases, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (9) to 1.15. Moreover, in order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (9) to 1.08. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (9) to 1.00.

Moreover, it is desirable that the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfy the following conditional expression (10).
(10) 1.2<f4/fe<2.2
however,
f4: focal length of the fourth lens fe: focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m]

Conditional expression (10) defines an appropriate range for the ratio of the focal length of the fourth lens to the focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m]. is. Satisfying the conditional expression (10) enables good aberration correction.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (10) is below the lower limit, the refractive power of the fourth lens increases, the Petzval sum increases, and it becomes difficult to correct curvature of field and astigmatism at the same time. I don't like it. Also, it is difficult to correct coma, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (10) to 1.35. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (10) to 1.43. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (10) to 1.50.

On the other hand, when the corresponding value of conditional expression (10) exceeds the upper limit, it becomes difficult to correct various aberrations, especially coma, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (10) to 2.00. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (10) to 1.90. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (10) to 1.80.

Moreover, it is desirable that the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfy the following conditional expression (11).
(11) 0.15<D1/fe<0.40
however,
D1: Thickness on the optical axis of the first lens fe: Focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m]

Conditional expression (11) defines an appropriate range for the ratio of the thickness on the optical axis of the first lens to the focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m]. is a conditional expression for By satisfying the conditional expression (11), the thickness of the eyepiece on the optical axis can be reduced, and good aberration correction can be performed.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (11) is less than the lower limit, correction of curvature of field and coma becomes difficult, which is not preferable. Moreover, the thickness of the edge of the first lens becomes thin, which makes the manufacturing difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (11) to 0.20. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (11) to 0.23. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (11) to 0.25.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (11) exceeds the upper limit, correction of curvature of field and coma becomes difficult, which is not preferable. Moreover, the thickness of the eyepiece in the optical axis direction is increased, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (11) to 0.34. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (11) to 0.32. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (11) to 0.29.

Moreover, it is desirable that the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment satisfy the following conditional expression (12).
(12) 0.05<D2/fe<0.20
however,
D2: Thickness of the second lens on the optical axis fe: Focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m]

Conditional expression (12) defines an appropriate range for the ratio of the thickness on the optical axis of the second lens to the focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m]. is a conditional expression for By satisfying the conditional expression (12), the thickness of the eyepiece on the optical axis can be reduced, and good aberration correction can be performed.

If the corresponding value of conditional expression (12) is less than the lower limit, correction of curvature of field and coma becomes difficult, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (12) to 0.07. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (12) to 0.08. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the lower limit of conditional expression (12) to 0.09.

On the other hand, if the corresponding value of conditional expression (12) exceeds the upper limit, correction of curvature of field and coma becomes difficult, which is not preferable. Moreover, the thickness of the eyepiece on the optical axis increases, which is not preferable. In order to ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (12) to 0.17. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (12) to 0.16. In order to further ensure the effect of this embodiment, it is preferable to set the upper limit of conditional expression (12) to 0.15.

Further, in the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment, it is desirable that at least one surface of the first lens is an aspherical surface. With this configuration, curvature of field, astigmatism, and coma can be satisfactorily corrected.

Further, in the eyepiece according to this embodiment, it is preferable that at least one surface of each of all the lenses constituting the eyepiece is aspherical. With this configuration, curvature of field, astigmatism, and coma can be satisfactorily corrected.

Further, in the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment, it is preferable that the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, and the fourth lens are plastic lenses. With this configuration, weight reduction and cost reduction can be achieved. In addition, since an aspheric shape can be easily formed, spherical aberration, curvature of field, astigmatism, coma, and distortion can be satisfactorily corrected.

Further, in the eyepiece according to the present embodiment, the distance between the first lens and the second lens, the distance between the second lens and the third lens, and the distance between the third lens and the fourth lens are: It is desirable that each interval be constant. With this configuration, fluctuations in curvature of field, coma, and distortion can be reduced compared to when the distance between adjacent lenses changes.

Further, in the eyepiece according to the present embodiment, it is desirable to adjust the dioptric power by moving the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, and the fourth lens along the optical axis. With this configuration, fluctuations in various aberrations, particularly curvature of field, coma, and distortion, can be reduced during dioptric adjustment.

Further, in the eyepiece according to this embodiment, it is desirable to adjust the dioptric power by integrally moving all the lenses constituting the eyepiece. With this configuration, fluctuations in various aberrations, particularly curvature of field, coma, and distortion, can be reduced during dioptric adjustment.

An optical apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application has an eyepiece lens configured as described above. As a result, it is possible to realize an optical device with high magnification, small size, and high optical performance.

A method of manufacturing an eyepiece according to an embodiment of the present application is a method of manufacturing an eyepiece for observing an observation object, wherein the eyepiece comprises, in order from the observation object side, a first lens having a positive refractive power; , a second lens having negative refractive power, a third lens having positive refractive power, and a fourth lens having positive refractive power, and the following conditional expressions (1) and (2 ) is satisfied.
(1) -13.00<(R2a+R1b)/(R2a-R1b)<-2.75
(2) 0.78<TL/fe<1.60
however,
R2a: Radius of curvature of the lens surface of the second lens on the observation object side R1b: Radius of curvature of the lens surface of the first lens on the eye point side TL: When the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] Distance on the optical axis from the observation object surface of the eyepiece to the lens surface closest to the eye point fe: The focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m]

With such an eyepiece manufacturing method, it is possible to manufacture a high-magnification, small-sized eyepiece having high optical performance.

Another method of manufacturing an eyepiece according to an embodiment of the present application is a method of manufacturing an eyepiece for observing an observation object, wherein the eyepiece has positive refractive power in order from the observation object side. A first lens, a second lens having negative refractive power, a third lens having positive refractive power, and a fourth lens having positive refractive power, and the following conditional expression (3 ) and (4) are satisfied.
(3) 0.25<(-f2)/f3<0.53
(4) 0.34<d1/fe<0.60
however,
f2: the focal length of the second lens f3: the focal length of the third lens d1: the distance from the observation object plane to the observation object side of the first lens when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] Distance on the optical axis to the lens surface fe: Focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m]

Other manufacturing methods for such eyepieces enable the manufacture of high-magnification, compact eyepieces with high optical performance.

(Numerical example)
An eyepiece lens according to numerical examples of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece lens according to the first embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m]. In FIG. 1, EP indicates an eyepoint and Ob indicates an observation object. These symbols are also used in the drawings of each embodiment described later. In this embodiment, the observation object Ob is the display surface of the liquid crystal display element of the electronic viewfinder, and the image displayed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display element is observed at the eye point EP. Also in each embodiment described later, the observation object Ob is the display surface of the liquid crystal display element of the electronic viewfinder.

As shown in FIG. 1, the eyepiece according to this embodiment includes, in order from the observation object Ob side, a first lens L1 that is a biconvex lens and a second lens that is a negative meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP. L2, a third lens L3 which is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP, and a fourth lens L4 which is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP.

In the eyepiece according to the present embodiment, the lens surface of the first lens L1 on the observation object Ob side and the lens surface on the eyepoint EP side are aspherical lenses, and the lens surface of the second lens L2 on the observation object Ob side is an aspherical lens. The lens surface on the eye point EP side is an aspheric lens, the lens surface on the observation object Ob side of the third lens L3 and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspheric lenses, and the observation object of the fourth lens L4. The lens surface on the Ob side and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspherical lenses.

The eyepiece according to this embodiment adjusts the diopter by moving the first lens L1, the second lens L2, the third lens L3, and the fourth lens L4 integrally along the optical axis.

Table 1 below lists the values of the specifications of the photographing lens according to this example.
In [Overall specifications], Y0 is the height of the observation object, and TL is the optical axis from the observation object plane to the lens surface closest to the eyepoint EP side of the eyepiece when the diopter is -1 [1/m]. The distances above are shown respectively.

In [surface data], the surface number is the order of the optical surfaces counted from the observed object side, r is the radius of curvature, d is the surface distance (the distance between the nth surface (n is an integer) and the (n+1)th surface), nd denotes the refractive index for the d-line (wavelength: 587.6 nm), and νd denotes the Abbe number for the d-line (wavelength: 587.6 nm). In addition, the 0th surface indicates the observation object surface, that is, the display surface of the liquid crystal display element which is the observation object Ob. In addition, "variable" indicates a variable interplanar spacing, and "EP" indicates an eye point EP. Note that the radius of curvature r=∞ indicates a plane. The description of the refractive index of air nd=1.0000 is omitted. When the lens surface is an aspherical surface, the surface number is marked with an asterisk (*), and the paraxial radius of curvature is shown in the column of radius of curvature r.

[Aspheric surface data] shows the conic coefficient and the aspheric surface coefficient when the shape of the aspheric surface shown in [Surface data] is expressed by the following equation.
X(y)=(y ² /r)/[1+{1−κ(y ² /r ² )} ^1/2 ]+A4y ⁴ +A6y ⁶ +A8y ⁸ +A10y ¹⁰
Here, y is the height in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, X(y) is the displacement in the direction of the optical axis at height y, r is the radius of curvature of the reference sphere (paraxial radius of curvature), κ is the conic coefficient, Let An be the n-th order aspheric coefficient. The second-order aspherical coefficient A2 is 0 (zero) and is omitted. Also, "En" indicates "×10 ⁻ⁿ ", for example, "1.234E-05" indicates "1.234×10 ⁻⁵ ".

In [variable distance data], fe indicates the focal length of the eyepiece lens at each diopter, and di (i is an integer) indicates the surface distance between the i-th surface and the (i+1)-th surface.

[Data of each lens] shows the starting surface number and focal length of each lens.
[Value corresponding to conditional expression] shows the corresponding value for each conditional expression.

Here, the unit of focal length fe, radius of curvature r, and other lengths described in Table 1 is generally "mm". However, the optical system is not limited to this because equivalent optical performance can be obtained even if it is proportionally enlarged or proportionally reduced.
Note that the reference numerals in Table 1 described above are also used in the tables of the embodiments described later.

(Table 1) First embodiment [Overall specifications]
Y0 5
TL 22.97080

[Surface data]
Surface number r d nd νd
0) ∞ variable *1) 38.5000 4.7000 1.5311 55.91
*2) -7.9324 1.9500
*3) -5.9015 1.6000 1.6349 23.96
*4) -31.3532 0.4000
*5) -81.3698 3.6000 1.5311 55.91
*6) -13.4312 0.3000
*7) -86.6666 3.8000 1.5311 55.91
*8) -12.5836 Variable EP ∞

[Aspheric data]
Surface number κ A4 A6 A8 A10
1) 1.0000 -1.07830E-04 3.90090E-07 -8.84450E-09 0.00000E+00
2) 0.2300 1.46600E-04 -2.00600E-06 1.12720E-08 -1.76010E-10
3) 0.2000 6.32360E-06 -7.08210E-07 9.97080E-09 6.05370E-12
4) 2.4698 -4.51520E-05 3.34100E-07 5.44460E-09 -3.19170E-12
5) 1.0000 2.87140E-05 -4.06830E-07 8.06580E-09 -1.05880E-10
6) 0.4764 3.15160E-05 6.77160E-07 4.22120E-09 -1.12500E-10
7) 1.0000 1.61050E-05 -1.27860E-07 -6.30500E-10 1.97650E-11
8) -1.3000 -6.03300E-05 -2.60140E-07 5.18670E-10 1.33770E-11

[Variable interval data]
Diopter -1 -3 +3
fe 16.69882 16.69882 16.69882
d0 6.62 6.04 7.72
d8 22.00 22.58 20.90

[Data for each lens]
starting face f
L1 1 12.83484
L2 3 -11.73613
L3 5 29.74230
L4 7 27.23347

[Value corresponding to conditional expression]
fe = 16.69882
- f2 = 11.73613
f3 = 29.74230
f4 = 27.23347
f34 = 14.92250
ΣD = 16.35000

(1) (R2a+R1b)/(R2a-R1b)=-6.81171
(2) TL/fe = 1.37559
(3) (-f2)/f3=0.39459
(4) d1/fe = 0.39648
(5) (R2b+R2a)/(R2b-R2a)=1.46374
(6) f3/f4 = 1.09212
(7) f34/(-f2) = 1.27150
(8) (-f2)/fe = 0.70281
(9) ΣD/fe = 0.97911
(10) f4/fe = 1.63086
(11) D1/fe = 0.28146
(12) D2/fe = 0.09582

FIGS. 2(a), 2(b), and 2(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the first embodiment at −1 [1/m], −3 [1/m], and +3 [1/m].

In each aberration diagram, Y1 indicates the height at which light emitted from the center of the optical axis of the observation object is incident on the tangential plane of the first lens L1 on the observation object side, and Y0 indicates the height of the observation object. In addition, d in the figure indicates an aberration curve at the d-line (wavelength λ = 587.6 nm), g indicates an aberration curve at the g-line (wavelength λ = 435.8 nm), and those not shown are d-lines shows aberration curves at . In the aberration diagrams showing astigmatism, the solid line indicates the sagittal image plane, and the broken line indicates the meridional image plane. The unit D on the horizontal axis of the spherical aberration diagram and the astigmatism diagram is [1/m] (diopter). Note that the same reference numerals as in this embodiment are used in various aberration diagrams of each embodiment shown below.

From the aberration diagrams, it can be seen that the eyepiece according to the first example has various aberrations well corrected within the diopter adjustment range and has excellent optical performance.

(Second embodiment)
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece according to the second embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m].
As shown in FIG. 3, the eyepiece according to this embodiment includes, in order from the observation object Ob side, a first lens L1 that is a biconvex lens and a second lens that is a negative meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP. L2, a third lens L3 that is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP, and a fourth lens L4 that is a biconvex lens.

In the eyepiece according to the present embodiment, the lens surface of the first lens L1 on the observation object Ob side and the lens surface on the eyepoint EP side are aspherical lenses, and the lens surface of the second lens L2 on the observation object Ob side is an aspherical lens. The lens surface on the eye point EP side is an aspheric lens, the lens surface on the observation object Ob side of the third lens L3 and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspheric lenses, and the observation object of the fourth lens L4. The lens surface on the Ob side and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspherical lenses.

Further, the eyepiece according to this embodiment adjusts the diopter by moving the first lens L1, the second lens L2, the third lens L3, and the fourth lens L4 together along the optical axis. The observation object Ob is the display surface of the liquid crystal display element of the electronic viewfinder, and the image displayed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display element is observed at the eyepoint EP.

Table 2 below shows the values of the specifications of the photographing lens according to this example.

(Table 2) Second embodiment [Overall specifications]
Y0 5
TL 22.44140

[Surface data]
Surface number r d nd νd
0) ∞ Variable *1) 54.1310 4.6000 1.5311 55.91
*2) -7.1966 1.9000
*3) -5.1089 1.5000 1.6392 23.41
*4) -19.3192 0.4000
*5) -102.7678 3.7000 1.5311 55.91
*6) -15.0883 0.2000
*7) 10238.8333 3.7000 1.5311 55.91
*8) -13.2729 variable EP ∞

[Aspheric data]
Surface number κ A4 A6 A8 A10
1) 3.0000 -1.08886E-04 9.45037E-07 -3.04555E-08 6.36072E-10
2) 0.5371 2.59662E-04 4.45097E-07 -7.58586E-09 1.52063E-10
3) -0.0106 -6.11178E-05 1.09499E-06 -4.80532E-08 -1.41908E-11
4) 0.9777 -6.22815E-05 1.22908E-06 -6.71364E-09 6.40334E-11
5) 1.0000 4.50000E-05 -3.08295E-08 1.00000E-09 -1.68575E-11
6) 1.0000 1.23962E-04 -1.63662E-06 1.82978E-08 -1.04522E-10
7) 1.0000 6.03686E-05 -1.05695E-06 3.14589E-09 5.91446E-11
8) -0.4502 6.02914E-05 4.18032E-07 -1.69597E-08 1.55783E-10

[Variable interval data]
Diopter -1 -3 +3
fe 16.26559 16.26559 16.26559
d0 6.44 5.89 7.48
d8 20.00 20.55 18.96

[Data for each lens]
starting face f
L1 1 12.27984
L2 3 -11.33254
L3 5 32.81807
L4 7 24.96209

[Value corresponding to conditional expression]
fe = 16.26559
- f2 = 11.33254
f3 = 32.81807
f4 = 24.96209
f34 = 14.74024
ΣD = 16.00000

(1) (R2a+R1b)/(R2a-R1b)=-5.89429
(2) TL/fe = 1.37969
(3) (-f2)/f3=0.34531
(4) d1/fe = 0.39601
(5) (R2b+R2a)/(R2b-R2a)=1.71904
(6) f3/f4 = 1.31472
(7) f34/(-f2) = 1.30070
(8) (-f2)/fe = 0.69672
(9) ΣD/fe = 0.98367
(10) f4/fe = 1.53466
(11) D1/fe = 0.28281
(12) D2/fe = 0.09222

FIGS. 4(a), 4(b), and 4(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the second embodiment at −1 [1/m], −3 [1/m], and +3 [1/m].
From the aberration diagrams, it can be seen that the eyepiece according to the second example has various aberrations well corrected within the diopter adjustment range and has excellent optical performance.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece according to the third embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m].
As shown in FIG. 5, the eyepiece according to the present embodiment includes, in order from the observation object Ob side, a first lens L1 that is a biconvex lens, and a second lens that is a negative meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP. L2, a third lens L3 which is a biconvex lens, and a fourth lens L4 which is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP.

In the eyepiece according to the present embodiment, the lens surface of the first lens L1 on the observation object Ob side and the lens surface on the eyepoint EP side are aspherical lenses, and the lens surface of the second lens L2 on the observation object Ob side is an aspherical lens. The lens surface on the eye point EP side is an aspheric lens, the lens surface on the observation object Ob side of the third lens L3 and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspheric lenses, and the observation object of the fourth lens L4. The lens surface on the Ob side and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspherical lenses.

Further, the eyepiece according to this embodiment adjusts the diopter by moving the first lens L1, the second lens L2, the third lens L3, and the fourth lens L4 together along the optical axis. The observation object Ob is the display surface of the liquid crystal display element of the electronic viewfinder, and the image displayed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display element is observed at the eyepoint EP.

Table 3 below lists the values of the specifications of the photographing lens according to this example.

(Table 3) Third embodiment [Overall specifications]
Y0 5
TL 22.69130

[Surface data]
Surface number r d nd νd
0) ∞ Variable *1) 36.8718 4.7000 1.5311 55.91
*2) -7.2203 1.7000
*3) -6.0441 1.5000 1.6392 23.41
*4) -58.5446 0.3000
*5) 2088.0633 4.0000 1.5311 55.91
*6) -16.6991 0.2000
*7) -294.5173 3.3500 1.5311 55.91
*8) -12.6937 Variable EP ∞

[Aspheric data]
Surface number κ A4 A6 A8 A10
1) 1.0000 -2.77100E-04 3.28531E-06 -5.95866E-08 5.56135E-10
2) -0.1834 3.98963E-05 3.59354E-07 -5.44538E-08 7.79143E-10
3) 0.0254 -4.50556E-05 -2.01226E-06 3.28413E-09 5.79187E-11
4) 11.4670 -1.64243E-04 4.99568E-07 2.72460E-09 3.97790E-11
5) 1.0000 1.99028E-06 -9.39927E-08 -6.16687E-10 1.30958E-11
6) 1.0000 -9.14500E-05 2.76509E-07 -2.08324E-10 -2.24194E-11
7) 1.0000 3.31997E-05 -9.70440E-07 9.59206E-09 -1.59816E-11
8) -1.9398 3.92293E-05 1.49940E-08 1.09811E-09 1.45671E-12

[Variable interval data]
Diopter -1 -3 +3
fe 16.25648 16.25648 16.25648
d0 6.94 6.39 7.98
d8 20.00 20.55 18.96

[Data for each lens]
starting face f
L1 1 11.80525
L2 3 -10.66309
L3 5 31.21356
L4 7 24.87468

[Value corresponding to conditional expression]
fe = 16.25648
- f2 = 10.66309
f3 = 31.21356
f4 = 24.87468
f34 = 14.48819
ΣD = 15.75000

(1) (R2a+R1b)/(R2a-R1b)=-11.27733
(2) TL/fe = 1.39583
(3) (-f2)/f3 = 0.34162
(4) d1/fe = 0.42699
(5) (R2b+R2a)/(R2b-R2a)=1.23025
(6) f3/f4 = 1.25483
(7) f34/(-f2) = 1.35872
(8) (-f2)/fe = 0.65593
(9) ΣD/fe = 0.96884
(10) f4/fe = 1.53014
(11) D1/fe = 0.28912
(12) D2/fe = 0.09227

FIGS. 6(a), 6(b), and 6(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the third embodiment at −1 [1/m], −3 [1/m], and +3 [1/m].
From each aberration diagram, it can be seen that the eyepiece according to the third example has various aberrations well corrected within the diopter adjustment range and has excellent optical performance.

(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece according to the fourth embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m].
As shown in FIG. 7, the eyepiece according to this embodiment includes, in order from the observation object Ob side, a first lens L1 that is a biconvex lens and a second lens that is a negative meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP. L2, a third lens L3 which is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP, and a fourth lens L4 which is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP.

In the eyepiece according to the present embodiment, the lens surface of the first lens L1 on the observation object Ob side and the lens surface on the eyepoint EP side are aspherical lenses, and the lens surface of the second lens L2 on the observation object Ob side is an aspherical lens. The lens surface on the eye point EP side is an aspheric lens, the lens surface on the observation object Ob side of the third lens L3 and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspheric lenses, and the observation object of the fourth lens L4. The lens surface on the Ob side and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspherical lenses.

Further, the eyepiece according to this embodiment adjusts the diopter by moving the first lens L1, the second lens L2, the third lens L3, and the fourth lens L4 together along the optical axis. The observation object Ob is the display surface of the liquid crystal display element of the electronic viewfinder, and the image displayed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display element is observed at the eyepoint EP.

Table 4 below lists the values of the specifications of the photographing lens according to this example.

(Table 4) Fourth embodiment [Overall specifications]
Y0 5
TL 23.17110

[Surface data]
Surface number r d nd νd
0) ∞ variable *1) 45.0000 4.7000 1.5311 55.91
*2) -7.7479 2.0000
*3) -6.1500 1.6000 1.6349 23.96
*4) -31.9899 0.4500
*5) -72.0000 3.6000 1.5311 55.91
*6) -13.5279 0.3000
*7) -70.8540 3.9000 1.5311 55.91
*8) -12.6502 variable EP ∞

[Aspheric data]
Surface number κ A4 A6 A8 A10
1) 1.0000 -1.07831E-04 3.90090E-07 -8.84455E-09 -1.00000E-11
2) 0.0556 1.36830E-04 -1.76475E-06 -1.38657E-09 -7.67919E-11
3) 0.2000 4.81429E-05 -9.80409E-07 -8.91375E-09 2.08310E-11
4) 1.2082 -5.40750E-05 5.44833E-07 1.22407E-09 -2.28888E-11
5) 1.0000 2.00599E-05 -3.00041E-07 5.73160E-09 -7.15876E-11
6) 1.0000 6.47050E-05 2.82244E-07 8.66025E-10 -3.63247E-11
7) 1.0000 5.59470E-05 -2.82099E-07 -3.84079E-09 3.66963E-11
8) -0.6000 1.20751E-06 -3.65237E-07 -3.60726E-10 1.20918E-11

[Variable interval data]
Diopter -1 -5 +5
fe 16.70093 16.70093 16.70093
d0 6.62 5.44 8.25
d8 20.00 21.18 18.37

[Data for each lens]
starting face f
L1 1 12.84253
L2 3 -12.28670
L3 5 30.70855
L4 7 28.33712

[Value corresponding to conditional expression]
fe = 16.70093
- f2 = 12.28670
f3 = 30.70855
f4 = 28.33712
f34 = 15.47065
ΣD = 16.55000

(1) (R2a+R1b)/(R2a-R1b)=-8.69760
(2) TL/fe = 1.38741
(3) (-f2)/f3=0.40011
(4) d1/fe = 0.39645
(5) (R2b+R2a)/(R2b-R2a)=1.47601
(6) f3/f4 = 1.08369
(7) f34/(-f2) = 1.25914
(8) (-f2)/fe = 0.73569
(9) ΣD/fe = 0.99096
(10) f4/fe = 1.69674
(11) D1/fe = 0.28142
(12) D2/fe = 0.09580

FIGS. 8(a), 8(b), and 8(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the fourth example at −1 [1/m], −5 [1/m], and +5 [1/m].
From each aberration diagram, it can be seen that the eyepiece according to the fourth example has various aberrations well corrected within the diopter adjustment range and has excellent optical performance.

(Fifth embodiment)
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the eyepiece lens according to the fifth embodiment when the diopter is -1 [1/m].
As shown in FIG. 9, the eyepiece according to this embodiment includes, in order from the observation object Ob side, a first lens L1 that is a biconvex lens and a second lens that is a negative meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP. L2, a third lens L3 which is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP, and a fourth lens L4 which is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eye point EP.

In the eyepiece according to the present embodiment, the lens surface of the first lens L1 on the observation object Ob side and the lens surface on the eyepoint EP side are aspherical lenses, and the lens surface of the second lens L2 on the observation object Ob side is an aspherical lens. The lens surface on the eye point EP side is an aspheric lens, the lens surface on the observation object Ob side of the third lens L3 and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspheric lenses, and the observation object of the fourth lens L4. The lens surface on the Ob side and the lens surface on the eye point EP side are aspherical lenses.

Further, the eyepiece according to this embodiment adjusts the diopter by moving the first lens L1, the second lens L2, the third lens L3, and the fourth lens L4 together along the optical axis. The observation object Ob is the display surface of the liquid crystal display element of the electronic viewfinder, and the image displayed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display element is observed at the eyepoint EP.

Table 5 below lists the values of the specifications of the photographing lens according to this example.

(Table 5) Fifth embodiment [Overall specifications]
Y0 5
TL 23.58660

[Surface data]
Surface number r d nd νd
0) ∞ Variable *1) 35.4135 4.5000 1.5311 55.91
*2) -8.6762 1.8000
*3) -7.0000 1.7000 1.6392 23.41
*4) -45.0000 0.3000
*5) -62.6687 3.7000 1.5311 55.91
*6) -13.8064 0.3000
*7) -63.9198 3.9000 1.5311 55.91
*8) -12.7708 variable EP ∞

[Aspheric data]
Surface number κ A4 A6 A8 A10
1) 1.0000 -1.07831E-04 3.90090E-07 -8.84455E-09 -1.00000E-11
2) 0.0556 1.17846E-04 -2.11624E-06 3.16358E-08 -5.76944E-10
3) 0.2000 -1.38822E-04 -2.32251E-07 -3.48817E-08 1.02138E-10
4) 1.2082 -1.31713E-04 -1.87116E-08 5.54969E-10 -1.00641E-11
5) 1.0000 2.00599E-05 -3.00041E-07 5.73160E-09 -7.15876E-11
6) 1.0000 1.48790E-05 4.25697E-07 2.40718E-09 -2.65452E-11
7) 1.0000 5.63031E-05 -3.41994E-07 -4.83096E-09 2.44539E-11
8) -0.6000 1.67664E-05 -9.47558E-08 -1.86866E-09 -6.88487E-12

[Variable interval data]
Diopter -1 -3 +3
fe 17.16747 17.16747 17.16747
d0 7.38 6.77 8.55
d8 21.00 21.61 19.83

[Data for each lens]
starting face f
L1 1 13.60313
L2 3 -13.19877
L3 5 32.48781
L4 7 29.27539

[Value corresponding to conditional expression]
fe = 17.16747
- f2 = 13.19877
f3 = 32.48781
f4 = 29.27539
f34 = 16.11274
ΣD = 16.20000

(1) (R2a+R1b)/(R2a-R1b)=-9.35223
(2) TL/fe = 1.37391
(3) (-f2)/f3=0.40627
(4) d1/fe = 0.43027
(5) (R2b+R2a)/(R2b-R2a)=1.36842
(6) f3/f4 = 1.10973
(7) f34/(-f2) = 1.22078
(8) (-f2)/fe = 0.76882
(9) ΣD/fe = 0.94365
(10) f4/fe = 1.70528
(11) D1/fe = 0.26212
(12) D2/fe = 0.09902

FIGS. 10(a), 10(b), and 10(c) show the diopter of the eyepiece according to the fifth embodiment at −1 [1/m], −3 [1/m], and +3 [1/m].
From the aberration diagrams, it can be seen that the eyepiece according to the fifth example has various aberrations well corrected within the diopter adjustment range and has excellent optical performance.

As described above, according to the above-described embodiments, it is possible to realize an eyepiece lens that has a high magnification, a small size, and high optical performance. In particular, it is possible to realize an eyepiece suitable for use in an electronic viewfinder for observing an image displayed on an image display device.
It should be noted that each of the above examples shows a specific example of the present embodiment, and the present embodiment is not limited to these. The following contents can be appropriately adopted within a range that does not impair the optical performance of the eyepiece of this embodiment.

Although a four-lens configuration is shown as a numerical example of the eyepiece lens of this embodiment, it is also applicable to other lens configurations such as five lenses. Also, a configuration in which a lens is added closest to the observation object side or a configuration in which a lens is added closest to the eye point side may be used.

Further, the lens surface of the lens constituting the eyepiece of the present embodiment may be spherical, planar, or aspherical. When the lens surface is spherical or flat, it is preferable because it facilitates lens processing and assembly adjustment, and can prevent deterioration of optical performance due to errors in lens processing and assembly adjustment. In addition, even when the image plane is shifted, deterioration in rendering performance is small, which is preferable. If the lens surface is aspherical, it can be aspherical by grinding, glass molded aspherical by molding glass into an aspherical shape, or composite aspherical by forming resin on the glass surface into an aspherical shape. good. Further, the lens surface may be a diffractive surface, and the lens may be a gradient index lens (GRIN lens) or a plastic lens.

In addition, the lens surfaces of the lenses constituting the eyepiece of this embodiment are coated with an anti-reflection film having high transmittance in a wide wavelength range in order to reduce flare and ghost and achieve high contrast and high optical performance. may be applied.

Further, the eyepiece of this embodiment has a configuration in which the first lens L1, the second lens L2, the third lens L3, and the fourth lens L4 are integrated, or the entire eyepiece is moved together to adjust the diopter. , the lens closest to the eye point is fixed and the entire lens closer to the observation object than that lens is moved integrally, or the first lens L1, the second lens L2, the third lens L3 and the fourth lens A configuration in which at least part of the lens with L4 is moved may also be used.

Next, an optical device having an eyepiece lens according to this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 11 shows a camera 1 as an optical device having an eyepiece according to this embodiment. A camera 1 is a digital camera that includes an objective lens OL, an image sensor C such as a CCD or CMOS, and an electronic viewfinder EVF. The electronic viewfinder EVF includes an image display element such as a liquid crystal display element as an observation object Ob, and an eyepiece optical system EL for magnifying and observing an image displayed on the image display element. Here, the camera 1 is equipped with the eyepiece lens according to the first embodiment as the eyepiece optical system EL.

In the camera 1 having such a configuration, light from an unillustrated object (subject) is condensed by the objective lens OL and formed on the imaging device C to form an image of the subject. The image of the subject formed on the imaging device C is captured by the imaging device C, and the image of the subject captured by the imaging device C is displayed on the image display device, which is the observation object Ob. By positioning the eye at the eye point EP, the photographer can enlarge and observe an image of an object (subject) formed by the objective lens OL via the eyepiece optical system EL.

Further, when the release button (not shown) is pressed by the photographer, the image captured by the image sensor C at this time, that is, the image corresponding to the image displayed on the image display device observed through the eyepiece optical system EL is displayed. , is stored in a memory (not shown) as an image of an object (subject). In this manner, the photographer can photograph an object (subject) with the camera 1 .

According to the camera 1 as described above, by providing the eyepiece lens according to the first embodiment as the eyepiece optical system EL, it is possible to realize a camera having a high-magnification, compact and high optical performance eyepiece optical system. can be done. Even if a camera equipped with the eyepiece lenses according to the second to fifth embodiments is constructed, the same effect as that of the camera 1 can be obtained. Further, even when the variable-magnification optical system according to each of the above-described embodiments is mounted on a type of camera having a quick return mirror, the same effect as that of the above-described camera 1 can be obtained. Further, the eyepiece lens according to the above-described first to fifth embodiments may be mounted as an eyepiece optical system EL of a finder device detachable from the camera body. A camera equipped with such a finder device can also achieve the same effects as the camera 1 described above.

Next, a method for manufacturing an eyepiece lens according to this embodiment will be described. 12A and 12B are diagrams showing an outline of a method for manufacturing an eyepiece lens according to this embodiment.

The manufacturing method of an eyepiece according to the present embodiment is a manufacturing method of an eyepiece for observing an observation object, and includes the following steps S1 and S2 as shown in FIG.
Step S1: The eyepiece consists of a first lens with positive refractive power, a second lens with negative refractive power, a third lens with positive refractive power, and a positive refractive power in this order from the observation object side. and a fourth lens having
Step S2: Configure so as to satisfy the following conditional expressions (1) and (2).
(1) -13.00<(R2a+R1b)/(R2a-R1b)<-2.75
(2) 0.78<TL/fe<1.60
however,
R2a: Radius of curvature of the lens surface of the second lens on the observation object side R1b: Radius of curvature of the lens surface of the first lens on the eye point side TL: When the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] distance on the optical axis from the observation object surface of the eyepiece to the lens surface closest to the eye point fe: the focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m]

According to the method for manufacturing an eyepiece lens according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize an eyepiece lens with high magnification, small size, and high optical performance. In particular, it is possible to realize an eyepiece suitable for use in an electronic viewfinder for observing an image displayed on an image display device.

Next, another method for manufacturing the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment will be described. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an outline of another manufacturing method of the eyepiece lens according to this embodiment.

Another manufacturing method of an eyepiece according to this embodiment is a manufacturing method of an eyepiece for observing an observation object, and includes the following steps S1 and S2 as shown in FIG.
Step S1: The eyepiece consists of a first lens with positive refractive power, a second lens with negative refractive power, a third lens with positive refractive power, and a positive refractive power in this order from the observation object side. and a fourth lens having
Step S2: Configure so as to satisfy the following conditional expressions (3) and (4).
(3) 0.25<(-f2)/f3<0.53
(4) 0.34<d1/fe<0.60
however,
f2: the focal length of the second lens f3: the focal length of the third lens d1: the distance from the observation object plane to the observation object side of the first lens when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] Distance on the optical axis to the lens surface fe: Focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m]

According to such another method of manufacturing an eyepiece lens according to this embodiment, it is possible to realize an eyepiece lens with high magnification, small size, and high optical performance. In particular, it is possible to realize an eyepiece suitable for use in an electronic viewfinder for observing an image displayed on an image display device.

L1 First lens L2 Second lens L3 Third lens L4 Fourth lens Op Observation object EP Eye point 1 Camera OL Objective lens C Image sensor EVF Electronic viewfinder EL Eyepiece optical system

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From the observation object side, from the first lens having positive refractive power, the second lens having negative refractive power, the third lens having positive refractive power, and the fourth lens having positive refractive power become,
The fourth lens is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eyepoint side,
An eyepiece that satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.25<(-f2)/f3<0.53
0.4<(-f2)/fe<1.0
however,
f2: focal length of the second lens f3: focal length of the third lens fe: focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] From the observation object side, from the first lens having positive refractive power, the second lens having negative refractive power, the third lens having positive refractive power, and the fourth lens having positive refractive power become,
the second lens is a negative meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eyepoint side;
An eyepiece that satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.25<(-f2)/f3<0.53
1.21<f34/(-f2)<1.5
however,
f2: focal length of the second lens f3: focal length of the third lens f34: composite focus of the third lens and the fourth lens when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] distance From the observation object side, from the first lens having positive refractive power, the second lens having negative refractive power, the third lens having positive refractive power, and the fourth lens having positive refractive power become,
The fourth lens is a positive meniscus lens with a convex surface facing the eyepoint side,
An eyepiece that satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.25<(-f2)/f3<0.53
0.7<f3/f4<1.42
however,
f2: focal length of the second lens f3: focal length of the third lens f4: focal length of the fourth lens 4. An eyepiece lens according to claim 2, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.4<(-f2)/fe<1.0
however,
f2: focal length of the second lens fe: focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] 4. An eyepiece lens according to claim 1, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.97<f34/(-f2)<1.5
however,
f34: the combined focal length of the third lens and the fourth lens when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] f2: the focal length of the second lens 3. An eyepiece lens according to claim 1, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.7<f3/f4<1.5
however,
f3: focal length of the third lens
f4: focal length of the fourth lens 7. An eyepiece lens according to claim 1, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.34<d1/fe<0.60
however,
d1: the distance on the optical axis from the observation object plane to the observation object side lens surface of the first lens when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] fe: the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m] focal length of the eyepiece lens 8. An eyepiece lens according to claim 1, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.78<TL/fe<1.60
TL: the distance on the optical axis from the observation object plane to the lens surface of the eyepiece closest to the eye point when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] fe: the diopter of the eyepiece is -1 [1/m] focal length of the eyepiece lens 9. An eyepiece lens according to claim 1, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.5<(R2b+R2a)/(R2b-R2a)<2.4
however,
R2b: radius of curvature of the eyepoint side lens surface of the second lens R2a: radius of curvature of the observation object side lens surface of the second lens 10. An eyepiece lens according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.50<ΣD/fe<1.24
however,
ΣD: the distance on the optical axis from the lens surface closest to the observation object to the lens surface closest to the eyepoint when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] fe: the eyepiece The focal length of the eyepiece lens when the diopter is -1 [1/m] 11. An eyepiece lens according to claim 1, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
1.2<f4/fe<2.2
however,
f4: focal length of the fourth lens fe: focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] 12. An eyepiece lens according to any one of claims 1 to 11, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.15<D1/fe<0.40
however,
D1: Thickness on the optical axis of the first lens fe: Focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] 13. An eyepiece lens according to claim 1, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
0.05<D2/fe<0.20
however,
D2: Thickness of the second lens on the optical axis fe: Focal length of the eyepiece when the diopter of the eyepiece is −1 [1/m] 14. An eyepiece lens according to any one of claims 1 to 13, which satisfies the following conditional expression.
-13.00<(R2a+R1b)/(R2a-R1b)<-2.75
however,
R2a: Curvature radius of the observation object side lens surface of the second lens R1b: Curvature radius of the eyepoint side lens surface of the first lens 2. The distance between the first lens and the second lens, the distance between the second lens and the third lens, and the distance between the third lens and the fourth lens are all constant. 15. The ocular lens according to any one of 14 to 14. 16. The eyepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein diopter adjustment is performed by moving the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, and the fourth lens along an optical axis. . 17. The eyepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein diopter adjustment is performed by integrally moving all lenses constituting the eyepiece. 17. The dioptric power adjustment is performed by moving the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, and the fourth lens along the optical axis without changing the distance between them. or the eyepiece lens according to item 1. 19. An electronic viewfinder comprising: a display panel as an observation object; and the eyepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 18 arranged on the eyepoint side of said display panel. Optical instrument comprising an ocular lens according to any one of claims 1 to 18.

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