PRODUCT FAMILY

Cylindrical Lenses

Cylindrical lenses focus or expand light in one axis while leaving the perpendicular axis largely unchanged.

Choose positive or negative power for laser-line generation, anamorphic beam shaping, detector coupling and correction of asymmetric beams.

CYLINDRICAL LENSES · SELECTION OVERVIEW

Related families

Achromatic Lenses Ball & Drum Lenses Cylindrical Lenses Meniscus Lenses Negative Spherical Lenses Positive Spherical Lenses

SELECTION PRIORITIES

Choose cylindrical lenses around the optical requirement

4 product families are available. Use the engineering filters below to narrow the catalog before comparing exact models.

Optical function

Choose positive or negative power and the geometry that matches focusing, collimation, expansion or one-axis beam shaping.

Focal length and aperture

Match effective focal length and clear diameter to the source, working distance, numerical aperture and available mount.

Material and coating

Select the substrate and antireflection band from the operating wavelength, thermal load and laser-power requirement.

PRODUCT FINDER

Cylindrical Lenses

Compare product families, then open a family to select the exact model, dimensions and coating.

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UV Fused Silica Plano-Concave Cylindrical Lens

55 models available

UV Fused SilicaUltraviolet (200-400 nm)Plano-Concave

Starting at$102.94 View models →

K9 Plano-Concave Cylindrical Lens

132 models available

K9 Optical GlassNear-IR (700-1400 nm)Plano-Concave

Starting at$60.29 View models →

UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens

70 models available

UV Fused SilicaNear-IR (700-1400 nm)Plano-Convex

Starting at$102.94 View models →

K9 Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens

266 models available

K9 Optical GlassNear-IR (700-1400 nm)Plano-Convex

Starting at$60.29 View models →

SELECTION QUESTIONS

Cylindrical Lenses FAQ

Technical answers to the questions that most often affect model selection.

How do I choose between a positive and negative optical lens?

Use a positive lens when the system must converge light, form a real image or collimate a diverging source. Use a negative lens for beam expansion, focal-length extension or divergence control. Meniscus, cylindrical and achromatic geometries address additional aberration, one-axis and broadband requirements.

Which lens material should I select?

K9 optical glass is a practical visible-range choice. UV fused silica is preferred for ultraviolet transmission, low thermal expansion and demanding laser use. Infrared materials such as silicon or calcium fluoride must be selected around their usable transmission band and environmental limits.

Which specifications should be checked before ordering a lens?

Confirm diameter, effective focal length, back focal length, center and edge thickness, surface quality, centration and coating band. The antireflection coating must match the operating wavelength and intended angle of incidence.