Patent ReferencesZoom lens system Compact zoom lens barrel with high zooming ratio Macro zoom lens barrel Zoom lens Zoom lens assembly One-hand zoom lens barrel Automatic focusing device for use in a camera Variable focusing lens barrel Variable focal lens device Zoom lens drive mechanism of a camera InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 444838 filed on 11/22/1999US Classes:359/696, Motor driven359/697, Condition responsive396/82Focus position adjusted according to focal lengthExaminersPrimary: Mack, RickyAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesG02B 015/14G03B 017/00 Foreign Application Priority Data1993-04-30 JPAbstractA zoom lens barrel in which a zoom lens is switched to a plurality of focal lengths by a moving member by which a plurality of lens groups are moved in the direction of optical axis. After a desired focal length has been selected, a focusing operation is conducted by the moving member. At least two lens groups, which are moved for switching focal lengths, are moved while a distance between lens groups is being changed so that the focusing operation can be conducted.Other References
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