MKS Instruments, Inc. has launched the Ophir® SupIR 10-135mm f/1.8 Motorized Continuous Zoom Lens, meticulously designed for seamless integration with cutting-edge 1280×1024 SXGA cooled MWIR sensors that feature a 5µm pixel pitch.
This innovative lens was showcased at the SPIE defense + Commercial Sensing 2025 event and is tailored for low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) applications that demand long-range detection capabilities and high-resolution imaging.
Engineered to enhance advanced security, defense, and industrial imaging systems, the SupIR 10-135mm f/1.8 lens excels in various platforms, including UAVs, UGVs, remote weapon stations, and ISR payloads. It features a 14x motorized zoom range and consistently high Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) across its entire focal length, ensuring crisp, high-contrast images in critical mission scenarios.
With the ability to identify NATO-standard targets at distances exceeding 17 kilometers,this lens integrates athermalized optics for stable operation across a broad temperature spectrum,complemented by robust environmental coatings that ensure reliable performance in challenging field conditions. Its field of view ranges from 37.7° (wide) to 2.67° (narrow), catering to diverse situational awareness and target acquisition requirements.
Kobi Lasri, general Manager of the Ophir Optics product line at MKS Instruments, remarked, “As cooled infrared technology evolves, there is a growing need for optimized optics that can fully leverage higher-resolution sensors while maintaining a compact design. The Ophir SupIR 10-135mm f/1.8 lens signifies a meaningful advancement in high-resolution MWIR zoom optics, effectively balancing performance and portability. With unparalleled clarity and extended range, this lens redefines standards in thermal imaging.”
despite its elegant optical features, the lens retains a compact and lightweight design, featuring a 90mm front element, an overall length of 129mm, and a weight of merely 780 grams—making it perfectly suited for integration into space-limited electro-optical systems where performance is paramount.
