N-BK7 Plano-Convex Lenses (A Coating: 350–700 nm) — GLA11-A
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Plano-convex lenses have one flat surface and one convex surface, with a positive focal length. They can focus collimated light, collimate a point source or reduce the divergence of a beam.
GLA11 standard lenses use N-BK7 glass and suit infinite- and finite-conjugate applications. N-BK7 has a nominal refractive index of 1.517 and an Abbe number of 64.17. Select UV fused silica instead when its UV transmission or lower thermal expansion is required.
To reduce spherical aberration when focusing a collimated beam, orient the curved surface toward the incoming light. For collimating a point source, orient the flat surface toward the source.
Schematic
Dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated.
GLA11 standard lenses are available uncoated or with four broadband antireflection coatings: A (350–700 nm), B (650–1100 nm), C (1050–1700 nm) and AB (400–1100 nm). Special wavelength and material requirements, including 532 nm, 808 nm, 1064 nm, 400–700 nm and 650–1200 nm, can be discussed through a custom quotation.
An uncoated glass surface reflects approximately 4% of normally incident light. Antireflection coatings reduce surface reflection, improve transmission and help limit ghost reflections in systems with multiple optical elements.
For mounting, select a holder appropriate to the lens diameter and curvature. The referenced fixed lens mounts use SM05 (0.535″-40), SM1 (1.035″-40) or SM2 (2.035″-40) threads; MLNR-style mounts provide additional retaining-ring tool clearance. Mounts and other components are separate from the lens.
The schematic is for reference only and must not be used as a manufacturing drawing. Use the individual model specifications and model drawing when selecting a lens.
General specifications
Standard N-BK7 models; individual model specifications take precedence.
- Material
- N-BK7
- Surface irregularity
- λ/4 @632.8nm
- Design wavelength
- 587.6 nm
- Surface quality (scratch-dig)
- 40-20
- Surface flatness
- λ/2
- Spherical surface power
- 3λ/2
- Diameter tolerance
- +0.0 / -0.1mm
- Thickness tolerance
- ±0.1 mm
- Focal length tolerance
- ±1%
- Centration
- <3 arcmin
- Refractive index
- 1.517
- Abbe number
- v = 64.17
- Clear aperture
- >90% of diameter
- Chamfer
- 0.2mm×45°
- Coating on S1 and S2
- A AR coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm
Available specifications
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Dia. = diameter; CT = center thickness; ET = edge thickness; BFL = back focal length. Units remain shown in each heading.
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| GLA11-025B-350-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 350 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 348.4 | 180.9 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $39 | ||
| GLA11-025B-045-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 45 | 5.2 | 1.43 | 41.57 | 23.26 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $29 | ||
| GLA11-006-010-A | N-BK7 | 6 | 10 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 8.35 | 5.15 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $34 | ||
| GLA11-006-012-A | N-BK7 | 6 | 12 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 10.48 | 6.18 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-006-015-A | N-BK7 | 6 | 15 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 13.61 | 7.73 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-006-030-A | N-BK7 | 6 | 30 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 28.81 | 15.45 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $32 | ||
| GLA11-009-012-A | N-BK7 | 9 | 12 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 9.76 | 6.18 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $35 | ||
| GLA11-009-020-A | N-BK7 | 9 | 20 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 18.35 | 10.3 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-010-010-A | N-BK7 | 10 | 10 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 6.8 | 5.191 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $25 | ||
| GLA11-010-015-A | N-BK7 | 10 | 15 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 13.1 | 7.753 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $25 | ||
| GLA11-012-015-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 15 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 11.63 | 7.73 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $35 | ||
| GLA11-012-020-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 20 | 4 | 1.8 | 17.36 | 10.3 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $35 | ||
| GLA11-012-025-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 25 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 22.69 | 12.88 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-012-030-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 30 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 27.89 | 15.45 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-012-038-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 38.1 | 3 | 2 | 36.1 | 19.69 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $25 | ||
| GLA11-012-040-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 40 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 38.15 | 20.6 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $32 | ||
| GLA11-012-050-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 50 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 48.28 | 25.75 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $32 | ||
| GLA11-012-075-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 75 | 2.38 | 1.8 | 74.75 | 38.63 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-012-100-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 100 | 2.22 | 1.8 | 98.2 | 51.51 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $32 | ||
| GLA11-012-125-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 125 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 124.6 | 64.39 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-012-150-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 150 | 2 | 1.8 | 148.6 | 77.5 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-012-175-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 175 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 174.421 | 90.14 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-012-200-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 200 | 2 | 1.8 | 198.6 | 103.36 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-012-250-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 250 | 2.15 | 1.8 | 249.169 | 128.77 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-012-300-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 300 | 2.13 | 2 | 298.6 | 155.04 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-012-500-A | N-BK7 | 12.7 | 500 | 2.07 | 2 | 498.8 | 259.4 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-018-020-A | N-BK7 | 18 | 20 | 7.1 | 1.8 | 15.31 | 10.3 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-018-025-A | N-BK7 | 18 | 25 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 21.37 | 12.88 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $35 | ||
| GLA11-018-030-A | N-BK7 | 18 | 30 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 26.9 | 15.45 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $34 | ||
| GLA11-018-040-A | N-BK7 | 18 | 40 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 35.02 | 20.67 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $27 | ||
| GLA11-018-050-A | N-BK7 | 18 | 50 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 47.76 | 25.75 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $34 | ||
| GLA11-018-060-A | N-BK7 | 18 | 60 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 55.95 | 31 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $27 | ||
| GLA11-018-065-A | N-BK7 | 18 | 65 | 3 | 1.8 | 61.12 | 33.6 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $27 | ||
| GLA11-018-070-A | N-BK7 | 18 | 70 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 66.24 | 36.76 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $27 | ||
| GLA11-020-025-A | N-BK7 | 20 | 25 | 6 | 1.26 | 21.04 | 12.92 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-020-040-A | N-BK7 | 20 | 40 | 4.6 | 2 | 37 | 20.679 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-020-060-A | N-BK7 | 20 | 60 | 3.7 | 2 | 57.6 | 31.009 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-020-080-A | N-BK7 | 20 | 80 | 3.2 | 2 | 77.9 | 41.344 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-020-100-A | N-BK7 | 20 | 100 | 3 | 2 | 98 | 51.686 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025-025-A | N-BK7 | 25 | 25.4 | 11.7 | 2.5 | 17.68 | 13.08 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $39 | ||
| GLA11-025-050-A | N-BK7 | 25 | 50 | 5.3 | 2.07 | 46.5 | 25.75 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $37 | ||
| GLA11-025-075-A | N-BK7 | 25 | 75 | 4.1 | 2.02 | 72.29 | 38.63 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-025-100-A | N-BK7 | 25 | 100 | 3.6 | 2.06 | 97.62 | 51.51 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-025-200-A | N-BK7 | 25 | 200 | 2.8 | 2.04 | 198.15 | 103.02 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $34 | ||
| GLA11-025B-025-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 25.4 | 11.7 | 1.8 | 17.68 | 13.08 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-030-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 30 | 8.6 | 2 | 24.32 | 15.45 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $37 | ||
| GLA11-025B-035-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 35 | 7.2 | 2 | 30.25 | 18.03 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $37 | ||
| GLA11-025B-040-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 40 | 6.4 | 2 | 35.78 | 20.6 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $36 | ||
| GLA11-025B-050-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 50 | 5.3 | 2 | 46.5 | 25.75 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $35 | ||
| GLA11-025B-060-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 60 | 4.7 | 2 | 56.9 | 30.91 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $35 | ||
| GLA11-025B-075-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 75 | 4.1 | 2 | 72.29 | 38.63 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $35 | ||
| GLA11-025B-085-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 85 | 4.3 | 2.42 | 82.17 | 43.93 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $29 | ||
| GLA11-025B-100-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 100 | 3.6 | 2 | 97.62 | 51.51 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $34 | ||
| GLA11-025B-125-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 125 | 3.3 | 2 | 122.82 | 64.39 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $34 | ||
| GLA11-025B-150-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 150 | 3.1 | 2 | 147.95 | 77.26 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-175-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 175 | 2.9 | 2 | 173.09 | 90.14 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-200-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 200 | 2.8 | 2 | 198.15 | 103.02 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-250-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 250 | 2.6 | 2 | 248.28 | 128.77 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-300-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 300 | 2.5 | 2 | 298.35 | 154.53 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-400-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 400 | 2.4 | 2 | 398.42 | 206.04 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-500-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 500 | 2.3 | 2 | 498.48 | 257.55 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-600-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 600 | 2.2 | 1.93 | 596.32523 | 310.08 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $39 | ||
| GLA11-025B-750-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 750 | 2.2 | 2 | 748.55 | 386.32 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-1000-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 1000 | 2.2 | 2 | 998.55 | 515.09 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $33 | ||
| GLA11-025B-2000-A | N-BK7 | 25.4 | 2000 | 2.1 | 2 | 1998.66 | 1037 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $34 | ||
| GLA11-030-040-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 40 | 9 | 2.5 | 34.06 | 20.6 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $44 | ||
| GLA11-030-050-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 50 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 45.18 | 25.75 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $43 | ||
| GLA11-030-060-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 60 | 6.4 | 2.5 | 55.8 | 31.009 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $37 | ||
| GLA11-030-075-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 75 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 71.37 | 38.63 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $43 | ||
| GLA11-030-100-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 100 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 96.9 | 51.51 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $42 | ||
| GLA11-030-120-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 120 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 117.16 | 61.81 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $37 | ||
| GLA11-030-150-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 150 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 147.95 | 77.26 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $43 | ||
| GLA11-030-200-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 200 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 198.15 | 103.02 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $43 | ||
| GLA11-030-250-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 250 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 248.28 | 128.77 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $43 | ||
| GLA11-030-300-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 300 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 298.35 | 154.53 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $43 | ||
| GLA11-030-500-A | N-BK7 | 30 | 500 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 498.48 | 257.55 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $43 | ||
| GLA11-050-060-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 60 | 16.3 | 3 | 49.24 | 30.91 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $76 | ||
| GLA11-050-075-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 75 | 12.5 | 3 | 66.75 | 38.63 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $63 | ||
| GLA11-050-100-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 100 | 9.7 | 3 | 93.6 | 51.51 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $47 | ||
| GLA11-050-125-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 125 | 8.2 | 3 | 119.59 | 64.39 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $47 | ||
| GLA11-050-150-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 150 | 7.3 | 3 | 145.18 | 77.26 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $47 | ||
| GLA11-050-175-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 175 | 6.7 | 3 | 170.58 | 90.14 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $62 | ||
| GLA11-050-200-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 200 | 6.2 | 3 | 195.91 | 103.02 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $47 | ||
| GLA11-050-250-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 250 | 5.5 | 3 | 246.37 | 128.77 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $62 | ||
| GLA11-050-300-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 300 | 5.1 | 3 | 296.63 | 154.53 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $50 | ||
| GLA11-050-400-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 400 | 4.6 | 3 | 396.96 | 206.04 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $50 | ||
| GLA11-050-500-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 500 | 4.3 | 3 | 497.16 | 257.55 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $50 | ||
| GLA11-050-750-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 750 | 3.8 | 3 | 747.49 | 386.32 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $60 | ||
| GLA11-050-1000-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 1000 | 3.6 | 3 | 997.62 | 515.09 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $60 | ||
| GLA11-050-350-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 350 | 4.8 | 3 | 348 | 181.7 | A Coating:350–700nm | $61 | ||
| GLA11-050-420-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 420 | 4.49 | 3 | 417 | 217.06 | A Coating:350–700nm | $47 | ||
| GLA11-050-430-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 430 | 4.45 | 3 | 427 | 222.3 | A Coating:350–700nm | $47 | ||
| GLA11-050-450-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 450 | 4.39 | 3 | 447 | 232.6 | A Coating:350–700nm | $61 | ||
| GLA11-050-550-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 550 | 4.13 | 3 | 547 | 284.3 | A Coating:350–700nm | $47 | ||
| GLA11-050-600-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 600 | 4.04 | 3 | 597 | 310.08 | A Coating:350–700nm | $61 | ||
| GLA11-050-650-A | N-BK7 | 50.8 | 650 | 3.96 | 3 | 647 | 336 | A Coating:350–700nm | $47 | ||
| GLA11-076-085-A | N-BK7 | 76.2 | 85 | 24.2 | 3 | 69.03 | 43.78 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $123 | ||
| GLA11-076-100-A | N-BK7 | 76.2 | 100 | 19.2 | 3 | 87.33 | 51.51 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $123 | ||
| GLA11-076-150-A | N-BK7 | 76.2 | 150 | 12.7 | 3 | 141.62 | 77.26 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $123 | ||
| GLA11-076-200-A | N-BK7 | 76.2 | 200 | 10.1 | 3 | 193.33 | 103.02 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $123 | ||
| GLA11-076-175-A | N-BK7 | 76.2 | 175 | 14 | 5.6 | 165.8 | 90.454 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $123 | ||
| GLA11-076-300-A | N-BK7 | 76.2 | 300 | 10 | 5.2 | 293.4 | 155.04 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $123 | ||
| GLA11-076-500-A | N-BK7 | 76.2 | 500 | 8 | 5.2 | 494.7 | 258.398 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $123 | ||
| GLA11-076-700-A | N-BK7 | 76.2 | 700 | 7 | 5 | 695.4 | 361.758 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $123 | ||
| GLA11-076-1000-A | N-BK7 | 76.2 | 1000 | 7 | 5.6 | 995.4 | 516.797 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $123 | ||
| GLA11-101.6-160-A | N-BK7 | 101.6 | 160 | 22.4 | 4 | 146.25 | 82.688 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $156 | ||
| GLA11-101.6-250-A | N-BK7 | 101.6 | 250 | 14.5 | 4 | 241.37 | 129.2 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $156 | ||
| GLA11-101.6-300-A | N-BK7 | 101.6 | 300 | 13.5 | 5 | 291.039 | 155.616 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $156 | ||
| GLA11-101.6-500-A | N-BK7 | 101.6 | 500 | 9.9 | 5 | 493.5 | 258.399 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $156 | ||
| GLA11-101.6-800-A | N-BK7 | 101.6 | 800 | 8 | 5 | 794.7 | 413.437 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $156 | ||
| GLA11-101.6-1000-A | N-BK7 | 101.6 | 1000 | 7.4 | 5 | 995.1 | 516.797 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $156 | ||
| GLA11-025-040-A | N-BK7 | 25 | 40 | 6.4 | 2 | 35.78 | 20.6 | A Coating: Ravg<0.5% @350–700nm | $22 | ||
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