Zoom lens and imaging apparatus

The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-012817 filed on Jan. 27, 2017. The above application is hereby expressly incorporated by reference, in its entirety, into the present application.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a zoom lens suitable for electronic cameras such as movie imaging cameras, broadcast cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, and surveillance cameras, and to an imaging apparatus comprising the zoom lens.

2. Description of the Related Art

As zoom lenses used in electronic cameras such as movie imaging cameras, broadcast cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, and surveillance cameras, zoom lenses disclosed in JP2009-288619A, JP2013-221998A, and JP2015-230449A have been proposed.

In imaging apparatuses such as movie imaging cameras and broadcast cameras, there is a demand for a zoom lens that is compact and lightweight but has favorable optical performance. In particular, reduction in size and reduction in weight are strongly demanded for imaging modes focusing on maneuverability and operability.

At the time of capturing a moving image, it is demanded that the change in angle of view during focusing is small. In order to suppress the change in angle of view, there has been proposed a method of performing focusing by using the following configuration: the first lens group closest to the object side, which remains stationary, is divided into a plurality of sub-lens groups, and some of the sub-lens groups therein move during zooming. However, in this case, since the number of lenses of the first lens group having a large outer diameter increases, it becomes difficult to reduce the size and weight.

As the focal length increases, the change in angle of view tends to increase. Therefore, it becomes more difficult to suppress the change in the angle of view during focusing while maintaining a small size, a light weight, and high image quality.

In the lens system described in JP2009-288619A, the change in angle of view during focusing is not sufficiently small. In addition, it can not be said that both of the lens systems described in JP2013-221998A and JP2015-230449A are sufficiently miniaturized and lightweighted as compared with the level demanded in recent years.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned situation, and its object is to provide a zoom lens, for which reduction in size and weight is achieved and high optical performance is achieved while the change in angle of view during focusing is suppressed, and an imaging apparatus which comprises the zoom lens.

A zoom lens of the present invention consists of, in order from an object side: a first lens group that remains stationary with respect to an image plane during zooming and has a positive refractive power; at least two movable lens groups that are moved by changing distances between the movable lens groups and adjacent groups in a direction of an optical axis during zooming; and a final lens group that remains stationary with respect to the image plane during zooming and has a positive refractive power. The first lens group consists of, in order from the object side, a first-a lens group that has a negative refractive power and remains stationary with respect to the image plane during focusing, a first-b lens group that has a positive refractive power and is moved by changing a distance in the direction of the optical axis between the first-b lens group and an adjacent lens group during focusing, and a first-c lens group that has a positive refractive power and remains stationary with respect to the image plane during focusing. The first-a lens group consists of, in order from the object side, a first lens that has a negative refractive power, a second lens that is convex toward the object side and has a positive refractive power, and a third lens that has a negative refractive power. Assuming that a specific gravity of the lens having the negative refractive power in the first-a lens group is Gv1an and an Abbe number of the lens having the negative refractive power in the first-a lens group at a d line is Nud1an, at least one of the first lens or the third lens satisfies Conditional Expression (1).

0.03< Gv 1 an/Nud 1 an< 0.06  (1)

Assuming that a focal length of the first-c lens group is f1c and a focal length of the first lens group is f1, Conditional Expression (2) is satisfied.

0.8< f 1 c/f 1<1  (2)

It is preferable that at least one of the first lens or the third lens satisfies Conditional Expression (1-1).

0.032< Gv 1 an/Nud 1 an< 0.045  (1-1)

It is preferable that Conditional Expression (2-1) is satisfied.

0.9< f 1 c/f 1<0.96  (2-1)

In the zoom lens of the present invention, it is preferable that assuming that a focal length of the first-a lens group is f1a and a focal length of the first-b lens group is f1b, Conditional Expression (3) is satisfied.

−0.9< f 1 a/f 1 b<− 0.5  (3)

It is preferable that Conditional Expression (3-1) is satisfied.

−0.79< f 1 a/f 1 b<− 0.67  (3-1)

It is preferable that assuming that a focal length of the first-a lens group is f1a, Conditional Expression (4) is satisfied.

−1.5< f 1 a/f 1<−0.8  (4)

It is preferable that Conditional Expression (4-1) is satisfied.

−1.2< f 1 a/f 1<−1  (4-1)

It is preferable that assuming that a focal length of the first lens is f1a1 and a focal length of the first-a lens group is f1a, Conditional Expression (5) is satisfied.

0.9< f 1 a 1/ f 1 a< 1.9  (5)

It is preferable that Conditional Expression (5-1) is satisfied.

1.02< f 1 a 1/ f 1 a< 1.63  (5-1)

It is preferable that assuming that an average value of dn/dt as a temperature coefficient of a refractive index of the lens having the negative refractive power in the first-a lens group at the d line is G1an_ave_dn, Conditional Expression (6) is satisfied.

−1.5< G 1 an _ ave _ dn< 3.8  (6)

It is preferable that Conditional Expression (6-1) is satisfied.

−1< G 1 an _ ave _ dn< 3  (6-1)

However, assuming that the relative refractive index of the lens with respect to air at the d line at 40° C. is nd40 (×10 −6 ) and the relative refractive index of the lens with respect to air at the d line at 0° C. is nd0 (×10 −6 ), dn/dt (unit: 10 −6 /K) is represented by the following expression.

dn/dt =( nd 40− nd 0)/40

The at least two movable lens groups may consist of, in order from the object side, a second lens group that has a negative refractive power and a third lens group that has a positive refractive power. The at least two movable lens groups may consist of, in order from the object side, a second lens group that has a positive refractive power, a third lens group that has a negative refractive power, and a fourth lens group that has a negative refractive power.

An imaging apparatus of the present invention comprises the above-mentioned zoom lens of the present invention.

It should be noted that the term “consists of ˜” means that the imaging lens may include not only the above-mentioned elements but also lenses substantially having no powers, optical elements, which are not lenses, such as a stop, a mask, a cover glass, and a filter, and mechanism parts such as a lens flange, a lens barrel, an imaging element, and a hand shaking correction mechanism.

Further, surface shapes and reference signs of refractive powers of the lenses are assumed as those in paraxial regions in a case where some lenses have aspheric surfaces.

The zoom lens of the present invention consists of, in order from an object side: the first lens group that remains stationary with respect to the image plane during zooming and has a positive refractive power; the at least two movable lens groups that are moved by changing distances between the movable lens groups and adjacent groups in a direction of an optical axis during zooming; and the final lens group that remains stationary with respect to the image plane during zooming and has a positive refractive power. The first lens group consists of, in order from the object side, the first-a lens group that has a negative refractive power and remains stationary with respect to the image plane during focusing, the first-b lens group that has a positive refractive power and is moved by changing the distance in the direction of the optical axis between the first-b lens group and an adjacent lens group during focusing, and the first-c lens group that has a positive refractive power and remains stationary with respect to the image plane during focusing. The first-a lens group consists of, in order from the object side, the first lens that has a negative refractive power, the second lens that is convex toward the object side and has a positive refractive power, and the third lens that has a negative refractive power. At least one of the first lens or the third lens satisfies Conditional Expression (1) and satisfies Conditional Expression (2). Therefore, it is possible to provide a zoom lens, for which reduction in size and weight is achieved and high optical performance is achieved while the change in angle of view during focusing is suppressed, and an imaging apparatus which comprises the zoom lens.

0.03< Gv 1 an/Nud 1 an< 0.06  (1)

0.8< f 1 c/f 1<1  (2)

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens (common to Example 1) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens of Example 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens of Example 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens of Example 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens of Example 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens of Example 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens of Example 7 of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens of Example 8 of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens of Example 9 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of a zoom lens of Example 10 of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 7 of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 8 of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 9 of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a diagram of aberrations of the zoom lens of Example 10 of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a schematic configuration diagram of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to drawings. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration and an optical path of a zoom lens according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1 , aberrations in the wide-angle end state are shown in the upper part, on-axis rays wa and rays with the maximum angle of view wb are shown as rays. In addition, aberrations in the telephoto end state are shown in the lower part, and on-axis rays to and rays with the maximum angle of view tb are shown as rays. Further, loci of movement of the movable lens groups are indicated by arrows. It should be noted that the example shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to the zoom lens of Example 1 to be described later. FIG. 1 shows a state where the object at infinity is in focus, where the left side of the drawing is the object side and the right side of the drawing is the image side. It should be noted that the aperture stop St shown in the drawing does not necessarily indicate its size and shape, and indicates a position of the stop on the optical axis Z.

In order to mount the zoom lens on an imaging apparatus, it is preferable to provide various filters and/or a protective cover glass based on specification of the imaging apparatus. Thus, FIG. 1 shows an example where a plane-parallel-plate-like optical member PP, in which those are considered, is disposed between the lens system and the image plane Sim. However, a position of the optical member PP is not limited to that shown in FIG. 1 , and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the optical member PP is omitted.

The zoom lens of the present embodiment consists of, in order from the object side: a first lens group G 1 that remains stationary with respect to the image plane Sim during zooming and has a positive refractive power; at least two movable lens groups that are moved by changing distances between the movable lens groups and adjacent groups in a direction of an optical axis during zooming; and a final lens group that remains stationary with respect to the image plane Sim during zooming and has a positive refractive power. In addition, in the present embodiment, the second lens group G 2 and the third lens group G 3 correspond to the movable lens groups, and the fourth lens group G 4 corresponds to the final lens group.

In such a manner, by forming the first lens group G 1 closest to the object side as a lens group having a positive refractive power, it is possible to shorten the total length of the lens system. Further, by making the first lens group G 1 closest to the object side remain stationary during zooming, it is possible to prevent the total lens length from changing during zooming. Furthermore, by forming the final lens group closest to the image side as a lens group having a positive refractive power, it is possible to suppress an increase in exit angle of the principal ray of the off-axis rays. Thus, it is possible to suppress shading.

The first lens group G 1 consists of, in order from the object side, a first-a lens group G 1 a that has a negative refractive power and remains stationary with respect to the image plane Sim during focusing, a first-b lens group G 1 b that has a positive refractive power and is moved by changing a distance in the direction of the optical axis between the first-b lens group G 1 b and an adjacent lens group during focusing, and a first-c lens group G 1 c that has a positive refractive power and remains stationary with respect to the image plane Sim during focusing. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress spherical aberration and longitudinal chromatic aberration during focusing, and it is possible to suppress fluctuation in angle of view.

The first-a lens group G 1 a consists of, in order from the object side, a first lens L 11 that has a negative refractive power, a second lens L 12 that is convex toward the object side and has a positive refractive power, and a third lens L 13 that has a negative refractive power. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress distortion and lateral chromatic aberration at the wide-angle end. Further, by arranging the second lens L 12 having a positive refractive power and the third lens L 13 having a negative refractive power in order from the object side, it is possible to suppress fluctuation in angle of view during focusing.

Assuming that a specific gravity of the lens having the negative refractive power in the first-a lens group G 1 a is Gv1an and an Abbe number of the lens having the negative refractive power in the first-a lens group G 1 a at the d line is Nud1an, at least one of the first lens L 11 or the third lens L 13 is configured to satisfy Conditional Expression (1). By satisfying Conditional Expression (1), it is possible to satisfactorily correct lateral chromatic aberration while suppressing the specific gravity of the lens. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (1) to be equal to or greater than the upper limit, it is possible to prevent the lens weight from increasing in a case of correcting lateral chromatic aberration. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (1) to be equal to or less than the lower limit, it is possible to prevent lateral chromatic aberration from being overcorrected. In addition, in a case where Conditional Expression (1-1) is satisfied, it is possible to obtain more favorable characteristics.

0.03< Gv 1 an/Nud 1 an< 0.06  (1)

0.032< Gv 1 an/Nud 1 an< 0.045  (1-1)

Assuming that the focal length of the first-c lens group G 1 c is f1c and the focal length of the first lens group G 1 is f1, the configuration is made such that Conditional Expression (2) is satisfied. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (2) to be equal to or greater than the upper limit, the refractive power of the first-c lens group G 1 c can be prevented from becoming excessively weak. Thus, it is possible to easily reduce the sizes of the first-a lens group G 1 a and the first-b lens group G 1 b . By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (2) to be equal to or less than the lower limit, the refractive power of the first-c lens group G 1 c can be prevented from becoming excessively strong. Thus, it is possible to easily suppress spherical aberration at the telephoto end. In addition, in a case where Conditional Expression (2-1) is satisfied, it is possible to obtain more favorable characteristics.

0.8< f 1 c/f 1<1  (2)

0.9< f 1 c/f 1<0.96  (2-1)

In the zoom lens of the present embodiment, it is preferable that assuming that a focal length of the first-a lens group G 1 a is f1a and a focal length of the first-b lens group G 1 b is f1b, Conditional Expression (3) is satisfied. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (3) to be equal to or greater than the upper limit, the refractive power of the first-a lens group G 1 a can be prevented from being excessively strong with respect to the refractive power of the first-b lens group G 1 b . Thus, it becomes easy to reduce the size of the first-a lens group G 1 a . In addition, it is possible to suppress fluctuation of the angle of view during focusing. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (3) to be equal to or less than the lower limit, the refractive power of the first-b lens group G 1 b can be prevented from becoming excessively strong. Thus, it is possible to suppress fluctuation in aberration during focusing. In addition, in a case where Conditional Expression (3-1) is satisfied, it is possible to obtain more favorable characteristics.

−0.9< f 1 a/f 1 b<− 0.5  (3)

−0.79< f 1 a/f 1 b<− 0.67  (3-1)

It is preferable that assuming that the focal length of the first-a lens group G 1 a is f1a and the focal length of the first lens group G 1 is f1, Conditional Expression (4) is satisfied. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (4) to be equal to or greater than the upper limit, the refractive power of the first-a lens group G 1 a can be prevented from becoming excessively strong. Thus, it becomes easy to achieve an increase in focal length of the zoom lens. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (4) to be equal to or less than the lower limit, the refractive power of the first-a lens group G 1 a can be prevented from becoming excessively weak. Thus, it is possible to minimize the total lens length, and it is possible to suppress an increase in size of the first lens group G 1 . As a result, it becomes easy to achieve reduction in size and weight. In addition, in a case where Conditional Expression (4-1) is satisfied, it is possible to obtain more favorable characteristics.

−1.5< f 1 a/f 1<−0.8  (4)

−1.2< f 1 a/f 1<−1  (4-1)

It is preferable that assuming that a focal length of the first lens L 11 is f1a1 and a focal length of the first-a lens group G 1 a is f1a, Conditional Expression (5) is satisfied. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (5) to be equal to or greater than the upper limit, the refractive power of the first lens L 11 can be prevented from becoming excessively weak. Thus, it is possible to suppress distortion and lateral chromatic aberration at the wide-angle end. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (5) to be equal to or less than the lower limit, the refractive power of the first lens L 11 can be prevented from becoming excessively strong. Thus, it is possible to suppress spherical aberration on the telephoto side. In addition, in a case where Conditional Expression (5-1) is satisfied, it is possible to obtain more favorable characteristics.

0.9< f 1 a 1/ f 1 a< 1.9  (5)

1.02< f 1 a 1/ f 1 a< 1.63  (5-1)

It is preferable that assuming that an average value of dn/dt as a temperature coefficient of a refractive index of the lens having the negative refractive power in the first-a lens group G 1 a at the d line is G1an_ave_dn, Conditional Expression (6) is satisfied. By satisfying Conditional Expression (6), it is possible to maintain high image quality on the telephoto side even at the time of temperature change. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (6) to be equal to or greater than the upper limit, the effect of the temperature correction at the telephoto end can be prevented from becoming insufficient. By not allowing the result of Conditional Expression (6) to be equal to or less than the lower limit, the effect of the temperature correction at the telephoto end can be prevented from becoming excessive. In addition, in a case where Conditional Expression (6-1) is satisfied, it is possible to obtain more favorable characteristics.

−1.5< G 1 an _ ave _ dn< 3.8  (6)

−1< G 1 an _ ave _ dn< 3  (6-1)

The at least two movable lens groups may consist of, in order from the object side, a second lens group G 2 that has a negative refractive power and a third lens group G 3 that has a positive refractive power. This configuration corresponds to Examples 1, 2, 3, and 8 ( FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 8 ) to be described later. In addition, the loci of movement of the movable lens groups are shown in only Example 1 ( FIG. 1 ), and are omitted in different Examples 2, 3, and 8 ( FIGS. 2, 3, and 8 ), and the loci of movement of the movable lens groups are the same in Examples 1, 2, 3, and 8. In such a manner, by making the refractive power of the third lens group G 3 positive, it is possible to lower the off-axis ray height. Therefore, it is possible to decrease the outer diameter of the first lens group G 1 , and this becomes a lens configuration in which there is an advantage in reducing the size and the weight thereof. Further, it is possible to minimize the angle of incidence into the fourth lens group G 4 , and thus it is possible to reduce spherical aberration in the entire zooming range.

The at least two movable lens groups may consist of, in order from the object side, a second lens group G 2 that has a positive refractive power, a third lens group G 3 that has a negative refractive power, and a fourth lens group G 4 that has a negative refractive power. This configuration corresponds to Examples 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 ( FIGS. 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 ) to be described later. In addition, the loci of movement of the movable lens groups are shown in only Example 4 ( FIG. 4 ), and are omitted in different Examples 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 ( FIGS. 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 ), and the loci of movement of the movable lens groups are the same in Examples 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10. In such a manner, by making the refractive power of the second lens group G 2 positive, it is possible to lower the off-axis ray height. Therefore, it is possible to decrease the outer diameter of the first lens group G 1 , and this becomes a lens configuration in which there is an advantage in reducing the size and the weight thereof. The movement range of the third lens group G 3 and the movement range of the fourth lens group G 4 can overlap with each other. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the total length.

In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the optical member PP is disposed between the lens system and the image plane Sim. However, various filters such as a lowpass filter and a filter for cutting off a specific wavelength region may not be disposed between the lens system and the image plane Sim. Instead, such various filters may be disposed between the lenses, or coating for functions the same as those of various filters may be performed on a lens surface of any lens.

Next, numerical examples of the zoom lens of the present invention will be described.

First, a zoom lens of Example 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 1. In FIG. 1 and FIGS. 2 to 10 corresponding to Examples 2 to 10 to be described later, aberrations in the wide-angle end state are shown in the upper part, on-axis rays wa and rays with the maximum angle of view wb are shown as rays. In addition, aberrations in the telephoto end state are shown in the lower part, and on-axis rays to and rays with the maximum angle of view tb are shown as rays. Further, loci of movement of the movable lens groups are indicated by arrows. Each drawing shows a state where the object at infinity is in focus, where the left side of the drawing is the object side and the right side of the drawing is the image side. It should be noted that the aperture stop St shown in the drawing does not necessarily indicate its size and shape, and indicates a position of the stop on the optical axis Z.

The zoom lens of Example 1 is composed of, in order from the object side, a first lens group G 1 having a positive refractive power, a second lens group G 2 having a negative refractive power, a third lens group G 3 having a positive refractive power, and a fourth lens group G 4 having a positive refractive power. In addition, in the present example, the second lens group G 2 and the third lens group G 3 correspond to the movable lens groups, and the fourth lens group G 4 corresponds to the final lens group.

The first lens group G 1 is composed of seven lenses L 11 to L 17 . The second lens group G 2 is composed of four lenses L 21 to L 24 . The third lens group G 3 is composed of three lenses L 31 to L 33 . The fourth lens group G 4 is composed of eight lenses L 41 to L 48 .

The first lens group G 1 is composed of a first-a lens group G 1 a consisting of three lenses L 11 to L 13 , a first-b lens group G 1 b consisting of only one lens L 14 , and a first-c lens group G 1 c consisting of three lenses L 15 to L 17 .

Table 1 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 1, Table 2 shows data about specification, and Table 3 shows data about variable surface distances. Hereinafter, meanings of the reference signs in the tables are, for example, as described in Example 1, and are basically the same as those in Examples 2 to 10.

In the lens data of Table 1, the column of the surface number shows surface numbers. The surface of the elements closest to the object side is the first surface, and the surface numbers sequentially increase toward the image plane side. The column of the radius of curvature shows radii of curvature of the respective surfaces. The column of the surface distance shows distances on the optical axis Z between the respective surfaces and the subsequent surfaces. Further, the column of n shows a refractive index of each optical element at the d line (a wavelength of 587.6 nm (nanometers)), and the column of vd shows an Abbe number of each optical element at the d line (a wavelength of 587.6 nm (nanometers)).

Here, the sign of the radius of curvature is positive in a case where a surface has a shape convex toward the object side, and is negative in a case where a surface has a shape convex toward the image plane side. In the basic lens data, the aperture stop St and the optical member PP are additionally noted. In a place of a surface number of a surface corresponding to the aperture stop St, the surface number and a term of (stop) are noted. Further, in the lens data of Table 1, in each place of the surface distance which is variable during zooming, DD[surface number] is noted. Numerical values each corresponding to the DD[surface number] are shown in Table 3.

In the data about the specification of Table 2, values of the zoom ratio, the focal length f′, the back focal length Bf′, the F number FNo., and the total angle of view 2ω are noted.

In the basic lens data, the data about specification, and the data about variable surface distances, a degree is used as a unit of an angle, and mm (millimeters) is used as a unit of a length, but appropriate different units may be used since the optical system can be used even in a case where the system is enlarged or reduced in proportion.

FIG. 11 shows aberration diagrams of the zoom lens of Example 1. In addition, in order from the upper left side of FIG. 11 , spherical aberration, astigmatism, distortion, and lateral chromatic aberration at the wide-angle end are shown. In order from the lower left side of FIG. 11 , spherical aberration, astigmatism, distortion, and lateral chromatic aberration at the telephoto end are shown. Such aberration diagrams show aberrations in a state where the object distance is set as an infinite distance. The aberration diagrams illustrating spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion indicate aberrations that occur in a case where the d line (a wavelength of 587.6 nm (nanometers)) is set as a reference wavelength. In the spherical aberration diagram, aberrations at the d line (a wavelength of 587.6 nm (nanometers)), the C line (a wavelength of 656.3 nm (nanometers)), the F line (a wavelength of 486.1 nm (nanometers)), and the g line (a wavelength of 435.8 nm (nanometers)) are respectively indicated by the solid line, the long dashed line, the short dashed line, and the gray solid line. In the astigmatism diagram, aberrations in sagittal and tangential directions are respectively indicated by the solid line and the short dashed line. In the lateral chromatic aberration diagram, aberrations at the C line (a wavelength of 656.3 nm (nanometers)), the F line (a wavelength of 486.1 nm (nanometers)), and the g line (a wavelength of 435.8 nm (nanometers)) are respectively indicated by the long dashed line, the short dashed line, and the gray solid line. In addition, in the spherical aberration diagram, FNo. means an F number. In the other aberration diagrams, ω means a half angle of view.

Next, a zoom lens of Example 2 will be described. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 2. Compared with the zoom lens of Example 1, the zoom lens of Example 2 is the same in terms of a configuration of the refractive power of each group and a configuration of the number of lenses of each group except that the fourth lens group G 4 is composed of seven lenses L 41 to L 47 . Further, Table 4 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 2, Table 5 shows data about specification, and Table 6 shows data about variable surface distances. FIG. 12 shows aberration diagrams thereof

Next, a zoom lens of Example 3 will be described. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 3. Compared with Example 1, the zoom lens of Example 3 is the same in terms of a configuration of the refractive power of each group and a configuration of the number of lenses of each group. Further, Table 7 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 3, Table 8 shows data about specification, and Table 9 shows data about variable surface distances. FIG. 13 shows aberration diagrams thereof.

Next, a zoom lens of Example 4 will be described. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 4.

The zoom lens of Example 4 is composed of, in order from the object side, a first lens group G 1 having a positive refractive power, a second lens group G 2 having a positive refractive power, a third lens group G 3 having a negative refractive power, a fourth lens group G 4 having a negative refractive power, and a fifth lens group G 5 having a positive refractive power. In addition, in the present example, the second lens group G 2 , the third lens group G 3 , and the fourth lens group G 4 correspond to the movable lens groups, and the fifth lens group G 5 corresponds to the final lens group.

The first lens group G 1 is composed of seven lenses L 11 to L 17 . The second lens group G 2 is composed of only one lens L 21 . The third lens group G 3 is composed of four lenses L 31 to L 34 . The fourth lens group G 4 is composed of two lenses L 41 and L 42 . The fifth lens group G 5 is composed of eight lenses L 51 to L 58 .

The first lens group G 1 is composed of a first-a lens group G 1 a consisting of three lenses L 11 to L 13 , a first-b lens group G 1 b consisting of only one lens L 14 , and a first-c lens group G 1 c consisting of three lenses L 15 to L 17 .

Further, Table 10 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 4, Table 11 shows data about specification, and Table 12 shows data about variable surface distances. FIG. 14 shows aberration diagrams thereof.

Next, a zoom lens of Example 5 will be described. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 5. Compared with the zoom lens of Example 4, the zoom lens of Example 5 is the same in terms of a configuration of the refractive power of each group and a configuration of the number of lenses of each group except that the third lens group G 3 is composed of three lenses L 31 to L 33 and the fourth lens group G 4 is composed of only a lens L 41 . Further, Table 13 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 5, Table 14 shows data about specification, and Table 15 shows data about variable surface distances. FIG. 15 shows aberration diagrams thereof.

Next, a zoom lens of Example 6 will be described. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 6. Compared with the zoom lens of Example 5, the zoom lens of Example 6 is the same in terms of a configuration of the refractive power of each group and a configuration of the number of lenses of each group except that the fifth lens group G 5 is composed of nine lenses L 51 to L 59 . Further, Table 16 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 6, Table 17 shows data about specification, and Table 18 shows data about variable surface distances. FIG. 16 shows aberration diagrams thereof.

Next, a zoom lens of Example 7 will be described. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 7. Compared with the zoom lens of Example 6, the zoom lens of Example 7 is the same in terms of a configuration of the refractive power of each group and a configuration of the number of lenses of each group. Further, Table 19 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 7, Table 20 shows data about specification, and Table 21 shows data about variable surface distances. FIG. 17 shows aberration diagrams thereof.

Next, a zoom lens of Example 8 will be described. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 8. Compared with the zoom lens of Example 2, the zoom lens of Example 8 is the same in terms of a configuration of the refractive power of each group and a configuration of the number of lenses of each group. Further, Table 22 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 8, Table 23 shows data about specification, and Table 24 shows data about variable surface distances. FIG. 18 shows aberration diagrams thereof.

Next, a zoom lens of Example 9 will be described. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 9. Compared with the zoom lens of Example 4, the zoom lens of Example 9 is the same in terms of a configuration of the refractive power of each group and a configuration of the number of lenses of each group. Further, Table 25 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 9, Table 26 shows data about specification, and Table 27 shows data about variable surface distances. FIG. 19 shows aberration diagrams thereof.

Next, a zoom lens of Example 10 will be described. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lens configuration of the zoom lens of Example 10. Compared with the zoom lens of Example 5, the zoom lens of Example 10 is the same in terms of a configuration of the refractive power of each group and a configuration of the number of lenses of each group. Further, Table 28 shows basic lens data of the zoom lens of Example 10, Table 29 shows data about specification, and Table 30 shows data about variable surface distances. FIG. 20 shows aberration diagrams thereof.

Table 31 shows values corresponding to Conditional Expressions (1) to (6) of the zoom lenses of Examples 1 to 10. It should be noted that, in the above-mentioned examples, the d line is set as the reference wavelength, and the values shown in Table 31 are values at the reference wavelength.

As can be seen from the above-mentioned data, each of the zoom lenses of Examples 1 to 10 is configured as a middle-telephoto-type zoom lens which satisfies Conditional Expressions (1) to (6) and has a total angle of view of about 30° to 10°. Thereby, reduction in weight and size is achieved and high optical performance is achieved while the change in angle of view during focusing is suppressed.

Next, an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 21 is a schematic configuration diagram of an imaging apparatus 10 using the zoom lens 1 according to the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention as an example of an imaging apparatus of an embodiment of the present invention. Examples of the imaging apparatus 10 include a movie imaging camera, a broadcast camera, a digital camera, a video camera, a surveillance camera, and the like.

The imaging apparatus 10 comprises a zoom lens 1 , a filter 2 which is disposed on the image side of the zoom lens 1 , and an imaging element 3 which is disposed on the image side of the filter 2 . FIG. 21 schematically shows the first-a lens group G 1 a , the first-b lens group G 1 b , the first-c lens group G 1 c , and the second to fourth lens groups G 2 to G 4 included in the zoom lens 1 .

The imaging element 3 captures an image of a subject, which is formed through the zoom lens 1 , and converts the image into an electrical signal. For example, charge coupled device (CCD), complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS), or the like may be used. The imaging element 3 is disposed such that the imaging surface thereof is coplanar with the image plane of the zoom lens 1 .

The imaging apparatus 10 also comprises a signal processing section 5 which performs calculation processing on an output signal from the imaging element 3 , a display section 6 which displays an image formed by the signal processing section 5 , a zoom control section 7 which controls zooming of the zoom lens 1 , and a focus control section 8 which controls focusing of the zoom lens 1 . It should be noted that FIG. 21 shows only one imaging element 3 , but the imaging apparatus of the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a so-called three-plate imaging apparatus having three imaging elements.

The present invention has been hitherto described through embodiments and examples, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments and examples, and may be modified into various forms. For example, values such as the radius of curvature, the surface distance, the refractive index, and the Abbe number of each lens are not limited to the values shown in the numerical examples, and different values may be used therefor.

1 : zoom lens

2 : filter

3 : imaging element

5 : signal processing section

6 : display section

7 : zoom control section

8 : focus control section

10 : imaging apparatus

G 1 : first lens group

G 1 a : first-a lens group

G 1 b : first-b lens group

G 1 c : first-c lens group

G 2 : second lens group

G 3 : third lens group

G 4 : fourth lens group

G 5 : fifth lens group

L 11 to L 59 : lens

PP: optical member

Sim: image plane

St: aperture stop

ta, wa: on-axis rays

tb, wb: rays with maximum angle of view

Z: optical axis