FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 lens | Credit: MKS Instruments

Revolutionary Folded Optics Lens Launched by MKS instruments

MKS instruments, Inc. has introduced the Ophir® FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 continuous zoom lens, a compact adn advanced folded optics infrared zoom lens tailored for gimbal systems and various payloads.

Compact Design for Enhanced Functionality

This innovative lens boasts a unique folded design that substantially minimizes its size, thereby reducing the overall volume of the systems it integrates with. This design maximizes space utilization in aerial gimbal systems specifically engineered for MWIR 10µm SXGA sensors.

Exceptional Imaging Capabilities

The FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 lens stands out as an optimal choice for refined UAS imaging systems, delivering sharp and clear images across diverse conditions.

Advanced Opto-Mechanical Design

The FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 lens features a groundbreaking opto-mechanical design that optimizes space usage while ensuring outstanding performance, even in demanding environments. This design effectively addresses challenges such as line-of-sight (LOS) stabilization and athermalization.

Key Features and Specifications

The lens’s f/3.4 aperture guarantees superior image quality and efficient infrared signal collection, outperforming larger aperture continuous zoom lenses. Additionally, it includes a built-in mechanical shutter and integrates seamlessly with Ophir’s specialized control system, allowing for precise Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) control, which enhances overall performance.

Notable features of the FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 lens include:

• Lightweight design under 2kg,
• Long-range detection capabilities exceeding 20km,
• Consistently sharp images across the entire field of view with continuous zoom functionality,
• Compatibility with SXGA/HD 10µm cold MWIR detectors.

Ideal for Diverse Applications

This compact, lightweight, and high-performance lens is perfectly suited for optical gimbals and payloads across air, land, and sea applications.

“The landscape of infrared imaging is rapidly changing,necessitating stringent requirements for reduced Size,weight,and Power (SWaP),” stated Dr. Kobi Lasri, General Manager of the Ophir Optics Group. “this new continuous zoom MWIR lens exemplifies MKS Ophir’s commitment to leading the market in infrared zoom lenses for challenging, long-range surveillance applications. our innovative folded optics technology enables the development of compact gimbals and payloads with extended detection ranges and unmatched image quality.”