Schneider Optics Featured Downloads

  1. Lens Details: What To Know Before You Purchase 11/14/2023

    Datasheets can be misleading. So how do you know what you are really buying? To help optical designers and engineers view optical datasheets more critically and ask the right questions of lens providers, this article discusses key datasheet parameters.

  2. Taking The Mystery Out Of Lens MTF: Data That You Need To Know 11/14/2023

    Modulation transfer function (MTF) is the best proxy for lens performance, but the math behind it and the graphs that depict it often obstruct understanding. This paper demystifies MTF, arming vision system decisionmakers with the knowledge they need to choose the right lens every time.

  3. Learn The Truth Behind "Megapixel Lenses" 11/14/2023

    In response to the popularity of megapixel cameras and sensors, many lens manufacturers are marketing "megapixel lenses." The problem? There's no such thing.

  4. Lens Specs Matter, So Do Your Homework! 9/15/2021

    Engineers are a special breed known for their love of precision and efficiency. So why are there a growing number of emails and phone calls inquiring about lenses without any forethought given to the lens specifications, performance requirements, and system and design context?

  5. Using Different Illumination Sources? Get Ready To Change Your Lens Focus 9/1/2023

    Using a visible corrected lens with monochromatic wavelength sources can be problematic if proper steps are not taken to understand the elements impacting lens performance.

  6. Saving The Lens For Last? Try Concurrent Engineering Instead 1/3/2024

    Designers have been known to “save the lens for last” when creating vision systems with very specific black box dimensions and lighting, resolution, and pixel specifications. One solution to this dilemma is a new and improved design approach called concurrent engineering. 

  7. Specifying Lenses For Megapixel Cameras 9/9/2023

    To understand how lenses affect the performance of imaging systems, it is necessary to grasp the physics behind diffraction, lens aperture, focal length, and the wavelength of light. Other design limitations also restrict the optical capabilities of a lens, even before manufac­turing tolerances are considered.

  8. 2023 Product Brochure 5/17/2023

    Schneider Optics is a leading manufacturer of high-end lenses, optical filters, and systems for the industry. With over 140 years of experience, Schneider Optics is known for its commitment to quality and innovation.

  9. Schneider Lenses By Type 4/12/2023

    Schneider Optics lenses are available in many different types, including fast lenses, telecentric, SWIR, line scan, and many more.

  10. Schneider Markets 4/12/2023

    Schneider Optics provides a diverse range of lenses tailored for various markets and applications.