Patent ID: 6011927
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A lens apparatus having an optical axis extending therethrough, comprising:a compensation lens to compensate for motion of the lens apparatus by moving the compensation lens in a direction not parallel to an optical axis;a drive mechanism to move the lens in the direction not parallel to the optical axis;a first protective lens having an optical axis, and positioned on a side of the compensation lens;a first lens frame to support the first protective lens;a second protective lens having an optical axis, and positioned on a side of the compensation lens opposite the first protective lens; anda second lens frame to support the second protective lens,wherein the first lens frame and the second lens frame include mutually contacting portions, and the mutually contacting portions adjust the optical axis of the first protective lens and the optical axis of the second protective lens such that the respective optical axes coincide.