Our achromatic doublets are designed for infinite conjugate ratios, but are ideal for finite conjugate applications when used in pairs. In finite conjugate applications, both the object and image are a finite distance from the lens pair. Thorlabs' Matched Achromatic Pairs combine two of our stock achromatic doublets for image relay systems, NA conversion, or image magnification.
These pairs are housed in SM05 (0.535"-40) or SM1 (1.035"-40) threaded housings, which have outer diameters of Ø0.7" and Ø1.2", respectively. The housing is engraved with the part number, focal lengths, and magnification of the pair, thereby allowing for easy identification. Since the lenses are pre-mounted, there is no need to handle the glass optics, making these achromats ideal for integration into a host of OEM applications.
When determining the proper orientation of the lens pair, please note that the magnification is specified as f1:f2. Therefore, to enlarge an object, place the end of the housing with the f1 engraving such that it faces the source; for a reduced image, orient the mount so the f2 engraving faces the object. Achromatic pairs with a 1:1 magnification are bidrectional.
The matched Achromatic Pairs offer superior performance in a simplified package compared to traditional spherical singlets when used for image relay. In the first set of plots to the right, two LA1509-A N-BK7 plano-convex lenses are optimized to image the Thorlabs logo. In the second set of plots, the MAP10100100-A is used to image the logo, and the improvement is obvious. The doublet pair in the MAP configuration is able to minimize the spherical and chromatic aberrations to produce a better image.
Response from Tim at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback! I have contacted you with the focal length shift data and an OPD plot for spherical aberration.
Poster: Simone.Rupp
Posted Date: 2012-03-27 05:03:34.0
Dear Thorlabs team,
are there any data available that allow me to estimate the focal length shift due to chromatic aberration? For some other Thorlabs products (e.g. achromatic triplets) those data are available as excel files.
I'm especially interested in the MAP107575-A in a wavelength range from 500 or 600 nm to 700 nm.
If there are any numbers quantifying the effect of spherical aberrations, these would be interesting for me, too.
Thank you!
Poster: apalmentieri
Posted Date: 2009-10-13 14:25:42.0
A response from Adam at Thorlabs: I am currently checking with our optics division and hope to provide you with more information soon. I will respond to your email address and this feedback post.
Poster: roberto.nesci
Posted Date: 2009-10-13 14:02:21.0
how large is the corrected focal plane of this optical assembly?
Thank you
Roberto Nesci
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SM05-Threaded, M = 1, Matched Achromatic Doublet Pair
Item #
Ma
f1 (mm)
f2 (mm)
fb1 (mm)
fb2 (mm)
tc (mm)
Dia (mm)
L (mm)
WD1 (mm)
WD2 (mm)
RMS Spot Sizeb
Lens Material
Ref. Dwg.
Leftc
Rightc
MAP051919-A
1:1
19.0
19.0
15.9
15.9
4.0
17.8
26.6
10.6
10.6
16.5 µm
N-BAF10/N-SF6HT
N-BAF10/N-SF6HT
a Magnification b Entrance Pupil Diameter: 11.9 mm; Design Wavelengths: 486.1 nm, 587.6 nm, 656.3 nm; FOV: 0° c "Left" and "Right" refer to the orientations of the lenses in the drawing found in the Reference Drawing (Ref. Dwg.) column.
SM05-Threaded, M > 1, Matched Achromatic Doublet Pair
Item #
Ma
f1 (mm)
f2 (mm)
fb1 (mm)
fb2 (mm)
tc (mm)
Dia (mm)
L (mm)
WD1 (mm)
WD2 (mm)
RMS Spot Sizeb
Lens Material
Ref. Dwg.
Leftc
Rightc
MAP051925-A
1:1.3
19.0
25.0
15.6
21.7
4.0
17.8
27.7
10.3
16.4
14.2 µm
N-BAF10/N-SF6HT
N-BAF10/SF10
MAP052550-A
1:2
25.0
50.0
21.4
47.7
4.0
17.8
27.3
16.0
41.8
10.2 µm
BAFN10/SF10
N-BK7/SF2
MAP051950-A
1:2.63
19.0
50.0
15.4
48.4
4.0
17.8
25.7
10.3
42.9
20.8 µm
N-BAF10/N-SF6HT
N-BK7/SF2
a Magnification b Entrance Pupil Diameter: 11.9 mm; Design Wavelengths: 486.1 nm, 587.6 nm, 656.3 nm; FOV: 0° c "Left" and "Right" refer to the orientations of the lenses in the drawing found in the Reference Drawing (Ref. Dwg.) column.
SM1-Threaded, M = 1, Matched Achromatic Doublet Pair
Item #
Ma
f1 (mm)
f2 (mm)
fb1 (mm)
fb2 (mm)
tc (mm)
Dia (mm)
L (mm)
WD1 (mm)
WD2 (mm)
RMS Spot Sizeb
Lens Material
Ref. Dwg.
Leftc
Rightc
MAP103030-A
1:1
30.0
30.0
22.8
22.8
6.0
30.5
44.2
17.8
17.8
70.7 µm
N-BAF10/N-SF6HT
N-BAF10/N-SF6HT
MAP104040-A
1:1
40.0
40.0
32.8
32.8
4.0
30.5
38.7
28.0
28.0
63.7 µm
N-BK7/SF5
N-BK7/SF5
MAP105050-A
1:1
50.0
50.0
43.7
43.7
4.0
30.5
38.4
38.0
38.0
21.2 µm
N-BAF10/SF10
N-BAF10/SF10
MAP107575-A
1:1
75.0
75.0
70.4
70.4
6.2
30.5
35.3
65.3
65.4
7.7 µm
N-BK7/SF5
N-BK7/SF5
MAP10100100-A
1:1
100.0
100.0
97.4
97.2
4.0
30.5
27.6
92.0
92.0
6.5 µm
N-BK7/SF5
N-BK7/SF5
a Magnification b Entrance Pupil Diameter: 11.9 mm; Design Wavelengths: 486.1 nm, 587.6 nm, 656.3 nm; FOV: 0° c "Left" and "Right" refer to the orientations of the lenses in the drawing found in the Reference Drawing (Ref. Dwg.) column.
SM1-Threaded, M > 1, Matched Achromatic Doublet Pair
Item #
Ma
f1 (mm)
f2 (mm)
fb1 (mm)
fb2 (mm)
tc (mm)
Dia (mm)
L (mm)
WD1 (mm)
WD2 (mm)
RMS Spot Sizeb
Lens Material
Ref. Dwg.
Leftc
Rightc
MAP103040-A
1:1.33
30.0
40.0
21.7
34.5
4.0
30.5
40.1
16.6
29.9
74.3 µm
N-BAF10/SF6HT
N-BK7/SF5
MAP105075-A
1:1.5
50.0
75.0
43.2
70.8
6.2
30.5
37.7
37.7
65.8
17.9 µm
N-BAF10/SF10
N-BK7/SF5
MAP103050-A
1:1.67
30.0
50.0
22.3
44.4
5.6
30.5
41.8
16.7
39.4
68.0 µm
N-BAF10/N-SF6HT
N-BAF1/0/SF10
MAP1050100-A
1:2
50.0
100.0
43.2
98.0
3.8
30.5
32.6
37.7
92.7
23.4 µm
N-BAF10/SF10
N-BK7/SF5
MAP1075150-A
1:2
75.0
150.0
70.2
146.6
2.9
30.5
30.9
65.1
141.2
9.1 µm
N-BK7/SF5
N-BK7/SF5
MAP103075-A
1:2.5
30.0
75.0
21.7
73.8
4.0
30.5
37.9
16.7
68.5
88.6 µm
N-BAFN10/N-SF6HT
N-BK7/SF5
MAP1040100-A
1:2.5
40.0
100.0
32.9
97.1
4.0
30.5
33.2
28.2
91.6
85.1 µm
N-BK7/SF5
N-BK7/SF5
MAP1030100-A
1:3.33
30.0
100.0
21.8
97.2
4.0
30.5
35.0
16.7
91.7
114.7 µm
N-BAF10/N-SF6HT
N-BK7/SF5
a Magnification b Entrance Pupil Diameter: 11.9 mm; Design Wavelengths: 486.1 nm, 587.6 nm, 656.3 nm; FOV: 0° c "Left" and "Right" refer to the orientations of the lenses in the drawing found in the Reference Drawing (Ref. Dwg.) column.