Where to buy cheap plastic lenses?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around sourcing cheap plastic lenses online, specifically those with diameters between 0.8-1.2mm and focal lengths ranging from 5-50mm. The focus is on identifying potential suppliers and options available for purchase.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about online sources for inexpensive plastic lenses with specific dimensions.
  • Another participant suggests checking Edmund Scientific as a potential supplier.
  • A later reply confirms awareness of Edmund Scientific.
  • Additional suggestions include Thorlabs, Melles Griot, and Newport as possible sources.
  • Another participant mentions surplus stores as an alternative option for finding lenses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants provide various suggestions for suppliers, indicating a lack of consensus on a single best source, but multiple options are presented.

Contextual Notes

No specific details about the quality or pricing of lenses from the suggested suppliers are discussed, and the effectiveness of the recommendations remains unverified.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking affordable optical components, particularly those with specific size and focal length requirements.

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Hi, does anyone know where to buy cheap plastic lenses online? I need lenses of 0.8-1.2mm diameter and 5-50mm F.L.

Thanks
 
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glueball8 said:
Hi, does anyone know where to buy cheap plastic lenses online? I need lenses of 0.8-1.2mm diameter and 5-50mm F.L.

Thanks

Have you looked at Edmund Scientific?
 
berkeman said:
Have you looked at Edmund Scientific?

Yes.
 
You might also try Thorlabs, Melles Griot, or Newport.
 
Thanks
 

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