Imaging optical system, lens unit and imaging device

Abstract

To satisfactorily correct aberration and miniaturize the total optical length, and further to ease manufacture in an optical system having a wider angle of field than before.SOLUTION: An imaging optical system (10) includes a first lens (L1) in a meniscus shape that has negative refractive power and points a convex face toward an object side, an aperture diaphragm (S), a second lens (L2) having positive refractive power, and a third biconcave lens (L3) in order of an object side. The imaging optical system (10) satisfies the following conditional expression: 0.10<d12 / f≤0.81...(1) (d12: an air interval on an optical axis between the first lens (L1) and the second lens (L2), f: focal length of the entire system of the imaging optical system (10)).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an imaging optical system, a lens unit, and an imaging device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a compact imaging optical system for use in, for example, an endoscope, etc. This type of imaging optical system is required to have a wide angle of view and high image quality in addition to being compact. However, the optical systems described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 have a narrow angle of view of less than 90°. The optical system described in Patent Document 3 has a wide angle of view of 120°, but has distortion of 40% or more, and is therefore not considered to have high image quality. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] China Patent Publication No. 108957729 [Patent Document 2] China Patent Publication No. 108873311 [Patent Document 3] China Patent Publication No. 102768396 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and has as its object to provide an optical system with a wider angle of view than conventional ones, which can effectively correct aberrations while reducing the overall optical length and making it easier to manufacture. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention is an imaging optical system, comprising: From the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A biconcave third lens; It is composed of It is characterized in that the following conditional expression is satisfied. 20<ν1<35 (3) 1.0≦f1 / f3≦1.9 (7) however, ν1: Abbe number of the first lens f1: focal length of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens Another aspect of the present invention is an imaging optical system, From the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A biconcave third lens; It is composed of It is characterized in that the following conditional expression is satisfied. 0.10 <d12 / f≦0.81 ···(1) 20<ν1<35 (3) however, d12: Air gap between the first lens and the second lens on the optical axis f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system ν1: Abbe number of the first lens Another aspect of the present invention is an imaging optical system, From the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A biconcave third lens; It is composed of It is characterized in that the following conditional expression is satisfied. 20<ν1<35 (3) -1.5 <f3 / f<-0.6 ···(10) however, ν1: Abbe number of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention is an imaging optical system, From the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A biconcave third lens; It is composed of It is characterized in that the following conditional expression is satisfied. 0.10 <d12 / f≦0.81 ···(1) 1.0≦f1 / f3≦1.9 (7) however, d12: Air gap between the first lens and the second lens on the optical axis f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system f1: focal length of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens Another aspect of the present invention is an imaging optical system, From the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A biconcave third lens; It is composed of It is characterized in that the following conditional expression is satisfied. 1.0≦f1 / f3≦1.9 (7) -1.5 <f3 / f<-0.6 ···(10) however, f1: focal length of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system

[0011] In addition, One aspect of the invention is a lens unit, The imaging optical system; a lens barrel for holding the imaging optical system; The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0012] In addition, One aspect of the invention is an imaging device, The lens unit; an imaging element for detecting an image formed by the imaging optical system; The present invention is characterized by comprising: Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, in an optical system having a wider angle of view than in the past, it is possible to reduce the total optical length while properly correcting aberrations, and further to facilitate manufacturing. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a cross-sectional view of an imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic control configuration of the imaging apparatus according to the present embodiment. [Diagram 3] 1A is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 1, FIG. 1B is a longitudinal aberration diagram, and FIG. [Figure 4] 10A is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 2, FIG. 10B is a longitudinal aberration diagram, and FIG. [Diagram 5] 11A is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 3, FIG. 11B is a longitudinal aberration diagram, and FIG. [Figure 6] 13A is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 4, FIG. 13B is a longitudinal aberration diagram, and FIG. 13C is a meridional lateral aberration diagram. [Figure 7] 13A is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 5, FIG. 13B is a longitudinal aberration diagram, and FIG. 13C is a meridional lateral aberration diagram. [Figure 8] 13A is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 6, FIG. 13B is a longitudinal aberration diagram, and FIG. 13C is a meridional lateral aberration diagram. [Figure 9] 13A is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 7, FIG. 13B is a longitudinal aberration diagram, and FIG. 13C is a meridional lateral aberration diagram. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an imaging device 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in this figure, the imaging device 100 includes a camera module 30 for forming an image signal. The camera module 30 includes a lens unit 40 incorporating an imaging optical system 10, and a sensor unit 50 that converts a subject image formed by the imaging optical system 10 into an image signal.

[0017] The lens unit 40 includes an imaging optical system 10, which is a wide-angle optical system, and a lens barrel 41 in which the imaging optical system 10 is incorporated. The imaging optical system 10 includes an optical filter F and first to third lenses L1 to L3. The configuration of the imaging optical system 10 will be described in detail later. The lens barrel 41 is made of resin, metal, a mixture of resin and glass fiber, etc., and houses and holds the imaging optical system 10 etc. inside. When the lens barrel 41 is made of metal or a mixture of resin and glass fiber, it is less susceptible to thermal expansion than resin, and the imaging optical system 10 can be stably fixed. The lens barrel 41 has an opening OP through which light from the object side is incident. The lens barrel 41 directly or indirectly holds the optical filter F and the first to third lenses L1 to L3 that constitute the imaging optical system 10, and positions them in the direction of the optical axis Ax of the imaging optical system 10 and in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis Ax.

[0018] The sensor unit 50 includes an imaging element (solid-state imaging element) 51 that detects a subject image formed by the imaging optical system 10 and performs photoelectric conversion. The imaging element 51 is, for example, a CMOS image sensor. The imaging element 51 is fixed in a state where it is positioned with respect to the optical axis Ax. The imaging element 51 has a photoelectric conversion section as an imaging surface I, and a signal processing circuit (not shown) is formed around the imaging element 51. In the photoelectric conversion section, pixels, that is, photoelectric conversion elements, are two-dimensionally arranged. Note that the imaging element 51 is not limited to the above-mentioned CMOS image sensor, and may be one incorporating other imaging elements such as a CCD.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic control configuration of the imaging device 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, the imaging device 100 includes a processing unit 60 that operates the camera module 30 . The processing unit 60 includes an element driving unit 62 , an input unit 63 , a storage unit 64 , an image processing unit 65 , a display unit 66 , and a control unit 67 .

[0020] The element driving unit 62 receives a voltage and a clock signal for driving the imaging element 51 from the control unit 67 and outputs the voltage and clock signal to a circuit associated with the imaging element 51, thereby operating the imaging element 51. The input unit 63 is a section that accepts operations by the user or commands from an external device. The storage unit 64 is a section that stores information necessary for the operation of the imaging device 100, image data acquired by the camera module 30, lens correction data used in image processing, and the like. The image processing unit 65 performs image processing such as color correction, tone correction, and zooming on the image signal output from the imaging element 51 . The display unit 66 is a section that displays information to be presented to the user, captured images, etc. The display unit 66 can also function as the input unit 63. The control unit 67 comprehensively controls the operations of the element driving unit 62, the input unit 63, the storage unit 64, the image processing unit 65, the display unit 66, etc., and performs various image processing on image data obtained by the camera module 30, for example.

[0021] Returning to FIG. 1, the imaging optical system 10 will now be described in more detail. In this embodiment, the imaging optical system 10 includes an optical filter F, a first lens L1, an (aperture) diaphragm S, a second lens L2, a third lens L3, and a cover glass C, in that order from the object side.

[0022] Among these, the optical filter F in this embodiment is a parallel plate assumed to be an optical low-pass filter, an IR cut filter, a sealing glass of the imaging element 51, or the like. The optical filter F can be disposed as a separate filter member, but its function can also be imparted to any of the lens surfaces constituting the imaging optical system 10. For example, in the case of an infrared cut filter, an infrared cut coat may be applied to the surface of one or more lenses. The optical filter F is disposed closer to the object side than the first lens L1, meaning that there is no need to place an optical filter between the third lens L3, which is the final lens, and the imaging surface I, making it possible to relatively shorten the back focus of the imaging optical system 10. This makes it possible to avoid putting strain on the power arrangement of each lens, making it possible to obtain relatively good optical performance and also to suppress the sensitivity of each lens to manufacturing errors (the degree to which manufacturing errors affect the optical performance).

[0023] The first lens L1 has negative refractive power and is of a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing the object side. The second lens L2 has positive refractive power. The third lens L3 is formed in a biconcave shape. The cover glass C is a cover for the image sensor that covers the imaging element 51.

[0024] Each of the first lens L1, the second lens L2, and the third lens L3 is a single lens made of a single material. Therefore, in these first lens L1 to third lens L3, the number of lens surfaces that can be used for aberration correction increases compared to when lenses made of cemented different materials are used, making aberration correction relatively easy and achieving good optical performance.

[0025] Moreover, it is desirable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfy the following conditional expression (1). 0.10 <d12 / f≦0.81 ···(1) Here, d12 is the air distance on the optical axis Ax between the first lens L1 and the second lens L2, and f is the focal length of the entire imaging optical system 10. By setting d12 / f above the lower limit of conditional formula (1), the distance between the first lens L1 and the second lens L2 does not become too narrow, which makes it possible to minimize aberrations that occur in the first lens L1 and the second lens L2 due to excessively large refractive powers of these lenses, and fluctuations in optical performance due to manufacturing errors of these lenses. On the other hand, when d12 / f is below the upper limit of conditional expression (1), the distance between the first lens L1 and the second lens L2 does not become too wide, and the imaging optical system 10 can be made compact.

[0026] Moreover, it is desirable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfy the following conditional expression (2). 1.0≦f1 / f3≦2.6 (2) Here, f1 is the focal length of the first lens L1, and f3 is the focal length of the third lens L3. When f1 / f3 exceeds the lower limit of conditional formula (2), the refractive power of the first lens L1 does not become too stronger than the refractive power of the third lens L3. On the other hand, when f1 / f3 is below the upper limit of conditional formula (2), the refractive power of the third lens L3 does not become too stronger than the refractive power of the first lens L1. This allows for well-balanced correction of astigmatism, distortion, lateral chromatic aberration, etc. between these two lenses.

[0027] Moreover, it is desirable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfy the following conditional expression (3). 20<ν1<35 (3) Here, v1 is the Abbe number of the first lens L1. By setting v1 above the lower limit of conditional expression (3), the chromatic dispersion of the first lens L1 does not become too large, and therefore the lateral chromatic aberration on the short wavelength side, which lowers the image height and is generated by the first lens L1, does not become too large. On the other hand, when v1 is below the upper limit of conditional expression (3), the chromatic dispersion of the first lens L1 does not become too small, and therefore the chromatic aberration of magnification on the short wavelength side, which increases the image height and is generated by the first lens L1, does not become too large.

[0028] Moreover, it is desirable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfy the following conditional expression (4). 0.1≦d1 / f≦0.4 (4) Here, d1 is the center thickness (thickness on the optical axis Ax) of the first lens L1, and f is the focal length of the entire imaging optical system 10. By making d1 / f larger than the lower limit of conditional expression (4), the first lens L1 does not become too thin. This maintains an appropriate distance between the object side surface and the image side surface of the first lens L1, and allows for well-balanced aberration correction at each of these surfaces. In addition, since the strength of the first lens L1 can be appropriately ensured, problems such as distortion of the first lens L1 during assembly into the lens barrel 41 can be suppressed. On the other hand, when d1 / f is below the upper limit of conditional expression (4), the first lens L1 does not become too thick. This makes it relatively easy to maintain the refractive power of the first lens L1 even when the first lens L1 has the same radius of curvature and refractive index. In addition, the distance from the aperture stop S to the object side surface of the first lens L1 can be made relatively short, which allows the imaging optical system 10 to be made compact.

[0029] Moreover, it is desirable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfy the following conditional expression (5). -2.1 <f1 / f≦-1.0 ···(5) Here, f1 is the focal length of the first lens L1, and f is the focal length of the entire imaging optical system 10. By setting f1 / f to a value greater than the lower limit of conditional expression (5), the refractive power of the first lens L1 does not become too strong, which makes it possible to suppress distortion, astigmatism, lateral chromatic aberration, and other aberrations that occur in the first lens L1, and to suppress deterioration of optical performance caused by shape errors and decentering errors of the first lens L1. On the other hand, when f1 / f is below the upper limit of conditional expression (5), the refractive power of the first lens L1 does not become too weak, so that the imaging optical system 10 can be prevented from becoming large.

[0030] Moreover, it is desirable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfy the following conditional expression (6). 1.5<(r1+r2) / (r1-r2)<4.5 (6) Here, r1 is the radius of curvature of the object side surface of the first lens L1, and r2 is the radius of curvature of the image side surface of the first lens L1. By making (r1+r2) / (r1-r2) larger than the lower limit of conditional formula (6), the radius of curvature of the object side surface of the first lens L1 is not too large compared to the image side surface, and the radius of curvature of the image side surface of the first lens L1 is not too small compared to the object side surface. Therefore, the angle of incidence of a light ray on the object side surface of the first lens L1 is not too large, and the angle of refraction on the image side surface of the first lens L1 is not too large, so that the aberrations occurring on each of these surfaces can be suppressed. On the other hand, by making (r1+r2) / (r1-r2) smaller than the upper limit of conditional expression (6), the values ​​of the radii of curvature of the object-side surface and the image-side surface of the first lens L1 do not become too close, and therefore it is relatively easy to ensure that the first lens L1 has a negative refractive power sufficient for downsizing the imaging optical system 10 and maintaining the back focus.

[0031] It is not necessary for the imaging optical system 10 to satisfy all of the above conditional expressions (1) to (6), but it is sufficient for it to satisfy at least one of these conditional expressions (1) to (6).

[0032] Furthermore, it is preferable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfies the following conditional expression (7). 1.0≦f1 / f3≦1.9 (7) If f1 / f3 satisfies the range of conditional expression (7), the effect achieved by satisfying conditional expression (2) described above can be further enhanced.

[0033] Furthermore, it is preferable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfies the following conditional expression (8). -2.1≦f1 / f≦-1.55 (8) If f1 / f satisfies the range of conditional expression (8), the effect achieved by satisfying conditional expression (5) described above can be further enhanced.

[0034] Furthermore, it is preferable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfies the following conditional expression (9). 0.4 <f2 / f<0.7 ···(9) Here, f2 is the focal length of the second lens L2. By setting f2 / f above the lower limit of conditional expression (9), the refractive power of the second lens L2 does not become too strong, which makes it possible to suppress spherical aberration, coma aberration, axial chromatic aberration, and the like that occur in the second lens L2, and to suppress deterioration of optical performance caused by shape error and decentering error of the second lens L2. On the other hand, when f2 / f is below the upper limit of conditional expression (9), the refractive power of the second lens L2 does not become too weak, so that the imaging optical system 10 can be prevented from becoming large.

[0035] Furthermore, it is preferable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfies the following conditional expression (10). -1.5 <f3 / f<-0.6 ···(10) Here, f3 is the focal length of the third lens L3. When f3 / f exceeds the lower limit of conditional expression (10), the refractive power of the third lens L3 does not become too strong, which makes it possible to suppress distortion, astigmatism, lateral chromatic aberration, and the like that occur in the third lens L3, and to suppress deterioration of optical performance caused by shape error and decentering error of the third lens L3. On the other hand, when f3 / f is below the upper limit of conditional expression (10), the refractive power of the third lens L3 does not become too weak, so that the imaging optical system 10 can be prevented from becoming large.

[0036] Furthermore, it is preferable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfies the following conditional expression (11). 0.3<(r3+r4) / (r3-r4)<0.7 (11) Here, r3 is the radius of curvature of the object side surface of the second lens L2, and r4 is the radius of curvature of the image side surface of the second lens L2. By satisfying conditional expression (11), it is possible to suppress the under-spherical aberration occurring in the second lens L2 to a small value, and good optical performance can be maintained.

[0037] Furthermore, it is preferable that the imaging optical system 10 satisfies the following conditional expression (12). 0.2<(r5+r6) / (r5-r6)<0.8 (12) Here, r5 is the radius of curvature of the object side surface of the third lens L3, and r6 is the radius of curvature of the image side surface of the third lens L3. By making (r5+r6) / (r5-r6) exceed the lower limit of conditional formula (12), the front principal point position of the third lens L3 can be moved closer to the object side, thereby narrowing the distance between the principal points of the second lens L2 and the third lens L3. This allows the refractive power of the third lens L3 to be relatively weakened while maintaining the same focal length f of the entire imaging optical system 10, making it possible to minimize variations in optical performance due to aberrations generated in this third lens L3 and manufacturing errors. On the other hand, when (r5+r6) / (r5-r6) is below the upper limit of conditional expression (12), the refractive power of the third lens L3 does not become too strong, so that aberrations occurring in this third lens L3 and fluctuations in optical performance due to manufacturing errors can be kept small.

[0038] As described above, according to this embodiment, the imaging optical system 10 comprises, in order from the object side, a first lens L1 having negative refractive power and a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing the object side, an aperture S, a second lens L2 having positive refractive power, and a third lens L3 having a biconcave shape. As a result, by making the first lens L1 a negative lens, it is easier to move the entrance pupil position closer to the object side than when the first lens L1 is a positive lens, and the diameter of the front lens can be made smaller even in an optical system having a wide angle of view, making it possible to miniaturize the imaging optical system 10. In addition, since the back focus can be made relatively long compared to the focal length, it is easy to ensure space for installing optical elements such as the optical filter F and the cover glass C, even in an optical system with a wide angle of view and a short focal length. In addition, the first lens L1 and the third lens L3, which have refractive powers of the same sign, are disposed symmetrically in front of and behind the aperture stop S, so that various aberrations, particularly distortion and lateral chromatic aberration, can be corrected satisfactorily. Moreover, by making the first lens L1 a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing the object side, the angle of incidence of light on the object side of the first lens L1 can be made small, and the aberration occurring on this surface can be suppressed to a small value. Also, since the rear principal point position of the first lens L1 can be moved closer to the image side than when the first lens L1 has a biconcave shape, the distance between the principal points of the first lens L1 and the second lens L2 can be narrowed. As a result, the refractive power of the first lens L1 can be made relatively weak while maintaining the same focal length f of the entire imaging optical system 10, and therefore the aberration occurring in the first lens L1 and the variation in optical performance due to manufacturing errors can be suppressed to a small value. Furthermore, by making the third lens L3 a biconcave lens, the third lens L3 as a whole can obtain a relatively strong negative refractive power, and the back focus can be made longer. This makes it easier to ensure installation space for optical elements such as the optical filter F and the cover glass C. Furthermore, since the negative refractive power can be distributed in a well-balanced manner to the object-side and image-side surfaces of the third lens L3, it is possible to minimize variations in optical performance due to aberrations occurring in the third lens L3 and manufacturing errors. Therefore, even in an optical system with a wider angle of view than in the past, it is possible to reduce the total optical length while satisfactorily correcting aberrations, and further to facilitate manufacturing.

[0039] Furthermore, by making the imaging optical system 10 satisfy conditional expression (1), it is possible to reduce the size of the imaging optical system 10 while suppressing aberrations occurring in the first lens L1 and the second lens L2 and fluctuations in optical performance due to manufacturing errors of these lenses. Furthermore, when the imaging optical system 10 satisfies the conditional expression (2), astigmatism, distortion, lateral chromatic aberration, and the like can be corrected in a well-balanced manner between the first lens L1 and the third lens L3.

[0040] Furthermore, when the imaging optical system 10 satisfies conditional expression (3), it is possible to suppress lateral chromatic aberration on the short wavelength side that lowers the image height and lateral chromatic aberration on the short wavelength side that increases the image height, which occur in the first lens L1. Furthermore, by making the imaging optical system 10 satisfy conditional formula (4), aberration correction can be performed in a well-balanced manner on each of the object side and image side surfaces of the first lens L1, and the strength of the first lens L1 can be appropriately ensured. Furthermore, even if the first lens L1 has the same radius of curvature and refractive index, the refractive power of the first lens L1 can be relatively easily maintained, and the imaging optical system 10 can be made compact by shortening the distance from the aperture stop S to the object side surface of the first lens L1.

[0041] In addition, by making the imaging optical system 10 satisfy the conditional expression (5), it is possible to suppress distortion, astigmatism, lateral chromatic aberration, etc. occurring in the first lens L1, and to suppress deterioration of optical performance caused by shape error and decentering error of the first lens L1. Furthermore, since the refractive power of the first lens L1 is not too weak, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the imaging optical system 10. Furthermore, by making the imaging optical system 10 satisfy conditional expression (6), it is possible to relatively easily ensure that the first lens L1 has a negative refractive power sufficient for miniaturizing the imaging optical system 10 and maintaining the back focus, while suppressing aberrations that occur on the object side and image side surfaces of the first lens L1.

[0042] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiment and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. EXAMPLES

[0043] Examples of the imaging optical system of the present invention will be described below. The symbols used in each example are as follows. f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system F: F number 2Y: Diagonal length of the imaging surface of the solid-state imaging element ω: Maximum half angle of view R: radius of curvature D: Surface spacing on the optical axis Nd: Refractive index of the lens material for the d line νd: Abbe number of the lens material In each embodiment, a surface with an "*" written after the surface number in the lens surface data is a surface having an aspheric shape, and the shape of the aspheric surface is expressed by the following "Equation 1", where the vertex of the surface is the origin, the X-axis is taken in the direction of the optical axis, and h is the height perpendicular to the optical axis.

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[0044] Example 1 3 shows a cross-sectional view and aberration diagrams of the imaging optical system of Example 1. Of these, (a) is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 1, (b) is a longitudinal aberration diagram (spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion aberration) of Example 1, and (c) is a meridional transverse aberration diagram of Example 1.

[0045] The overall specifications of the imaging optical system of the first embodiment are shown below. f=1.232mm F=4.4 2Y=2.736mm 2ω=90.7°

[0046] The lens surface data for Example 1 is shown in Table 1 below. [Table 1]

[0047] The aspheric coefficients of the lens surfaces in Example 1 are shown in the following Table 2. Note that hereinafter (including the lens data in the table), powers of 10 (e.g., 2.5×10-02) will be expressed using E (e.g., 2.5E-02). [Table 2]

[0048] The values ​​of the conditional expressions (1) to (6) and (9) to (12) in the imaging optical system of the first embodiment are shown below. Conditional expression (1): d12 / f=0.1 Conditional expression (2): f1 / f3=2.60 Conditional expression (3): ν1=23.9 Conditional expression (4): d1 / f=0.25 Conditional expression (5): f1 / f=-1.69 Conditional expression (6): (r1+r2) / (r1-r2)=2.73 Conditional expression (9): f2 / f=0.48 Conditional expression (10): f3 / f=-0.65 Conditional expression (11): (r3+r4) / (r3-r4)=0.66 Conditional expression (12):(r5+r6) / (r5-r6)=0.25

[0049] Example 2 4 shows a cross-sectional view and aberration diagrams of the imaging optical system of Example 2. Of these, (a) is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 2, (b) is a longitudinal aberration diagram (spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion aberration) of Example 2, and (c) is a meridional transverse aberration diagram of Example 2.

[0050] The overall specifications of the imaging optical system of the second embodiment are shown below. f=1.14mm F=4.4 2Y=2.736mm 2ω=92.0°

[0051] The lens surface data for Example 2 is shown in Table 3 below. [Table 3]

[0052] The aspheric coefficients of the lens surfaces in Example 2 are shown in Table 4 below. [Table 4]

[0053] The values ​​of the conditional expressions (1) to (6) and (9) to (12) in the imaging optical system of the second embodiment are shown below. Conditional expression (1): d12 / f=0.80 Conditional expression (2): f1 / f3=1.00 Conditional expression (3): ν1=23.9 Conditional expression (4): d1 / f=0.26 Conditional expression (5): f1 / f=-1.00 Conditional expression (6): (r1+r2) / (r1-r2)=2.44 Conditional expression (9): f2 / f=0.56 Conditional expression (10): f3 / f=-1.00 Conditional expression (11): (r3+r4) / (r3-r4)=0.37 Conditional expression (12):(r5+r6) / (r5-r6)=0.21

[0054] Example 3 5 shows a cross-sectional view and aberration diagrams of the imaging optical system of Example 3. Of these, (a) is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 3, (b) is a longitudinal aberration diagram (spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion aberration) of Example 3, and (c) is a meridional transverse aberration diagram of Example 3.

[0055] The overall specifications of the imaging optical system of the third embodiment are shown below. f=1.014mm F=4.4 2Y=2.736mm 2ω=93.9°

[0056] The lens surface data for Example 3 is shown in Table 5 below. [Table 5]

[0057] The aspheric coefficients of the lens surfaces in Example 3 are shown in Table 6 below. [Table 6]

[0058] The values ​​of the conditional expressions (1) to (6) and (9) to (12) in the imaging optical system of the third embodiment are shown below. Conditional expression (1): d12 / f=0.81 Conditional expression (2): f1 / f3=1.35 Conditional expression (3): ν1=23.9 Conditional expression (4): d1 / f=0.28 Conditional expression (5): f1 / f=-1.55 Conditional expression (6): (r1+r2) / (r1-r2)=2.45 Conditional expression (9): f2 / f=0.63 Conditional expression (10): f3 / f=-1.14 Conditional expression (11): (r3+r4) / (r3-r4)=0.61 Conditional expression (12): (r5+r6) / (r5-r6)=0.52

[0059] Example 4 6 shows a cross-sectional view and aberration diagrams of the imaging optical system of Example 4. Of these, (a) is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 4, (b) is a longitudinal aberration diagram (spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion aberration) of Example 4, and (c) is a meridional transverse aberration diagram of Example 4.

[0060] The overall specifications of the imaging optical system of the fourth embodiment are shown below. f=1.083mm F=4.4 2Y=2.736mm 2ω=93.8°

[0061] The lens surface data for Example 4 is shown in Table 7 below. [Table 7]

[0062] The aspheric coefficients of the lens surfaces in Example 4 are shown in Table 8 below. [Table 8]

[0063] The values ​​of the conditional expressions (1) to (6) and (9) to (12) in the imaging optical system of the fourth embodiment are shown below. Conditional expression (1): d12 / f=0.42 Conditional expression (2): f1 / f3=1.00 Conditional expression (3): ν1=30.2 Conditional expression (4): d1 / f=0.29 Conditional expression (5): f1 / f=-1.48 Conditional expression (6): (r1+r2) / (r1-r2)=1.54 Conditional expression (9): f2 / f=0.65 Conditional expression (10): f3 / f=-1.48 Conditional expression (11): (r3+r4) / (r3-r4)=0.37 Conditional expression (12): (r5+r6) / (r5-r6)=0.59

[0064] Example 5 7 shows a cross-sectional view and aberration diagrams of the imaging optical system of Example 5. Of these, (a) is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 5, (b) is a longitudinal aberration diagram (spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion aberration) of Example 5, and (c) is a meridional transverse aberration diagram of Example 5.

[0065] The overall specifications of the imaging optical system of the fifth embodiment are shown below. f=1.151mm F=4.4 2Y=2.736mm 2ω=93.9°

[0066] The lens surface data for Example 5 is shown in Table 9 below. [Table 9]

[0067] The aspheric coefficients of the lens surfaces in Example 5 are shown in Table 10 below. [Table 10]

[0068] The values ​​of the conditional expressions (1) to (6) and (9) to (12) in the imaging optical system of the fifth embodiment are shown below. Conditional expression (1): d12 / f=0.29 Conditional expression (2): f1 / f3=1.90 Conditional expression (3): ν1=20.5 Conditional expression (4): d1 / f=0.3 Conditional expression (5): f1 / f=-1.79 Conditional expression (6): (r1+r2) / (r1-r2)=2.40 Conditional expression (9): f2 / f=0.57 Conditional expression (10): f3 / f=-0.94 Conditional expression (11): (r3+r4) / (r3-r4)=0.58 Conditional expression (12): (r5+r6) / (r5-r6)=0.43

[0069] Example 6 8 shows a cross-sectional view and aberration diagrams of the imaging optical system of Example 6. Of these, (a) is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 6, (b) is a longitudinal aberration diagram (spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion aberration) of Example 6, and (c) is a meridional transverse aberration diagram of Example 6.

[0070] The overall specifications of the imaging optical system of the sixth embodiment are shown below. f=1.211mm F=4.4 2Y=2.736mm 2ω=93.8°

[0071] The lens surface data for Example 6 is shown in Table 11 below. [Table 11]

[0072] The aspheric coefficients of the lens surface of Example 6 are shown in Table 12 below. [Table 12]

[0073] The values ​​of the conditional expressions (1) to (6) and (9) to (12) in the imaging optical system of the sixth embodiment are shown below. Conditional expression (1): d12 / f=0.37 Conditional expression (2): f1 / f3=1.88 Conditional expression (3): ν1=23.9 Conditional expression (4): d1 / f=0.10 Conditional expression (5): f1 / f=-1.78 Conditional expression (6): (r1+r2) / (r1-r2)=4.01 Conditional expression (9): f2 / f=0.57 Conditional expression (10): f3 / f=-0.95 Conditional expression (11): (r3+r4) / (r3-r4)=0.54 Conditional expression (12): (r5+r6) / (r5-r6)=0.52

[0074] Example 7 9 shows a cross-sectional view and aberration diagrams of the imaging optical system of Example 7. Of these, (a) is a cross-sectional view of the imaging optical system of Example 7, (b) is a longitudinal aberration diagram (spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion aberration) of Example 7, and (c) is a meridional transverse aberration diagram of Example 7.

[0075] The overall specifications of the imaging optical system of the seventh embodiment are shown below. f=1.097mm F=4.4 2Y=2.736mm 2ω=92.5°

[0076] The lens surface data for Example 7 is shown in Table 13 below. [Table 13]

[0077] The aspheric coefficients of the lens surfaces in Example 7 are shown in Table 14 below. [Table 14]

[0078] The values ​​of the conditional expressions (1) to (6) and (9) to (12) in the imaging optical system of the seventh embodiment are as follows. Conditional expression (1): d12 / f=0.22 Conditional expression (2): f1 / f3=1.82 Conditional expression (3): ν1=23.9 Conditional expression (4): d1 / f=0.40 Conditional expression (5): f1 / f=-2.07 Conditional expression (6): (r1+r2) / (r1-r2)=2.40 Conditional expression (9): f2 / f=0.60 Conditional expression (10): f3 / f=-1.14 Conditional expression (11): (r3+r4) / (r3-r4)=0.58 Conditional expression (12): (r5+r6) / (r5-r6)=0.75 [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 10. Imaging optical system 40 Lens unit 51 Image sensor 100 Imaging device Ax optical axis I Imaging surface L1 First lens L2 Second lens L3 Third lens F Optical Filter S aperture

Claims

1. From the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A third lens having a biconcave shape; It is composed of An imaging optical system characterized by satisfying the following conditional expression: 20<ν1<35...(3) 1.0≦f1 / f3≦1.9 ... (7) however, ν1: Abbe number of the first lens f1: focal length of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens

2. In order from the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A third lens having a biconcave shape; It is composed of An imaging optical system characterized by satisfying the following conditional expression: 0.10<d12 / f≦0.81 (1) 20<ν1<35...(3) however, d12: Air gap between the first lens and the second lens on the optical axis f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system ν1: Abbe number of the first lens

3. In order from the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A third lens having a biconcave shape; and It is composed of An imaging optical system characterized by satisfying the following conditional expression: 20<ν1<35...(3) -1.5<f3 / f<-0.6...(10) however, ν1: Abbe number of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system

4. 4. The imaging optical system according to claim 2, wherein the following condition is satisfied: 1.0≦f1 / f3≦1.9 ... (7) however, f1: focal length of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens

5. From the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A third lens having a biconcave shape; It is composed of An imaging optical system characterized by satisfying the following conditional expression: 0.10<d12 / f≦0.81 (1) 1.0≦f1 / f3≦1.9 ... (7) however, d12: Air gap between the first lens and the second lens on the optical axis f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system f1: focal length of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens

6. In order from the object side, a first lens having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing an object side and negative refractive power; Aperture and a second lens having a positive refractive power; A third lens having a biconcave shape; It is composed of An imaging optical system characterized by satisfying the following conditional expression: 1.0≦f1 / f3≦1.9 ... (7) -1.5<f3 / f<-0.6...(10) however, f1: focal length of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system

7. 7. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, wherein the following condition is satisfied: 0.10<d12 / f≦0.81 (1) however, d12: Air gap between the first lens and the second lens on the optical axis f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system

8. 8. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, wherein the following condition is satisfied: 1.0≦f1 / f3≦2.6 ... (2) however, f1: focal length of the first lens f3: focal length of the third lens

9. 9. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, wherein the following condition is satisfied: 0.1≦d1 / f≦0.4 (4) however, d1: center thickness of the first lens f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system

10. 10. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, wherein the following condition is satisfied: -2.1<f1 / f≦-1.0...(5) however, f1: focal length of the first lens f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system

11. 11. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, wherein the following condition is satisfied: 1.5<(r1+r2) / (r1-r2)<4.5...(6) however, r1: radius of curvature of the object side surface of the first lens r2: radius of curvature of the image side surface of the first lens

12. 12. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, wherein the following condition is satisfied: −2.1≦f1 / f≦−1.55 ... (8) however, f1: focal length of the first lens f: focal length of the entire imaging optical system

13. 13. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, wherein the first lens, the second lens, and the third lens are each a single lens.

14. 14. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, wherein the following condition is satisfied: 0.4<f2 / f<0.7...(9) however, f2: focal length of the second lens

15. The imaging optical system according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the following conditional expression is satisfied: -1.5<f3 / f<-0.6...(10) however, f3: focal length of the third lens

16. The imaging optical system according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the following conditional expression is satisfied: 0.3<(r3+r4) / (r3-r4)<0.7...(11) however, r3: radius of curvature of the object side surface of the second lens r4: radius of curvature of the image side surface of the second lens

17. 17. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, wherein the following condition is satisfied: 0.2<(r5+r6) / (r5-r6)<0.8...(12) however, r5: radius of curvature of the object side surface of the third lens r6: radius of curvature of the image side surface of the third lens

18. 18. The imaging optical system according to claim 1, further comprising an optical filter arranged closer to the object side than the first lens.

19. An imaging optical system according to any one of claims 1 to 18; a lens barrel for holding the imaging optical system; A lens unit comprising:

20. A lens unit according to claim 19, an imaging element for detecting an image formed by the imaging optical system; An imaging device comprising:

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