Slim pop-out cameras and lenses for such cameras

Abstract

A camera integrated in a mobile device, comprising: an optics module comprising a lens assembly that includes N lens elements L1-LN starting with L1 on an object side, wherein N ≥ 4; an image sensor having a sensor diagonal SD in a range of 5-30mm; and a pop-out mechanism configured to control at least one air-gap between lens elements or between a lens element and the image sensor to bring the camera to an operative pop-out state and to a collapsed state, wherein the pop-out mechanism is configured to raise and lower a moving window element, and comprises an external module seal configured to coupled to the moving window element so as to adapt to a motion of the moving window element.