Lens Collection (#17)

Contact lens use. Woman putting in a contact lens

Eye lens, SEM
Eye lens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cells from the lens (crystalline lens) of the eye. The cells are in a stacked linear, fibre-like arrangement

Developing pig eye, light micrograph. From right the structures seen are: the cornea (brown), the lens (purple), the retina (pink), the choroid (dark brown line) and the sclera (white of the eye)

Failing eyesight, conceptual image

Eye lens cells, SEM
Eye lens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured lens (crystalline lens) of an eye, showing stacked cuboidal epithelium cells

DNA sequencing

Dermatological examination
MODEL RELEASED. Dermatological examination. Dermatologist using a magnifying glass to examine the skin of a patients face

Trilobite eye fossil, SEM
Trilobite eye fossil, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Trilobites were arthropods, the shelled segmented invertebrates that include crabs and insects and spiders

Trilobite fossil, SEM
Trilobite fossil, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Trilobites were arthropods, the shelled segmented invertebrates that include crabs and insects and spiders

Kinegraphe camera, 19th century
Kinegraphe camera. Photographer operating a Kinegraphe, an early French camera, the design of which first appeared in the late 1880s

Old style bellow camera with Meyer Gorlitz lens

Mosquito head, SEM
Mosquito head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a mosquito, showing its large compound eyes. Each eye consists of many lenses (spheres) known as ommatidia

Early microscope design, historical image
Early microscope design, coloured historical image. Diagram of an early microscope made by the English dyer and amateur astronomer Stephen Gray (1666-1736)

Leica digital camera
393084 05/11/2009 A Leica M8.2 Safari digital camera with a titanium frame presented at Leica Camera AGs major showroom, which opened on Leninsky Prospekt in Moscow

Bird eye anatomy, artwork. The structure of a birds eye is similar to that of humans and other vertebrates, with a clear cornea forming a bulge (left) in front of the lens (oval)

Eye lens and accommodation, diagram
Eye lens and accommodation. Diagram showing the process by which the eye changes the shape of the lens when changing between close vision and distant vision. This process is known as accommodation

Research Microscope computer artwork
The optical microscope, often referred to as the " light microscope", is a type of microscope which uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small samples

Eye lens and accommodation, artwork
Eye lens and accommodation. Artwork showing the process by which the eye changes the shape of the lens when changing between close vision and distant vision. This process is known as accommodation

Laser research. Laser probe being used in research on image processing systems. This research is taking place at the Institute of Image Processing Systems in Samara, Russia

Newtons rings effect. Montage of several examples of the Newtons rings effect that occurs when two pieces of glass are placed together

Magnifying glass C009 / 7009
Magnifying glass

Aperture flare. Close-up of the bladed aperture of a camera lens, demonstrating the phenomenon of aperture flare. The blades of the aperture ring open

Aquaporin roles in the body. Aquaporins are membrane proteins that form channels (lower right) that help water molecules pass in and out of cells

Fruit fly eye, SEM
Fruit fly eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the numerous different lenses (ommatidia, spheres) that make up the compound eye of a fruit fly (Drosophila sp.)

Microscopes, historical artwork
Microscopes. Historical artwork of a range of microscopes and associated equipment. Six optical microscopes are shown here, together with tools used to handle samples

Optics experiment, historical artwork. A beam of light (left) is passing through a set of two rotatable lenses (centre left) that disperse the beam. A third lens focuses the beam

Microscope, artwork
Microscope. Artwork of a light microscope being used to examine samples in a petri dish. This is only part of the microscope, with the part seen here being the lenses or objectives

Siberian Federal University telescope
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Biconvex lens model, 19th century
Biconvex lens model. This model is designed to show students of optics how light rays passing through a biconvex lens invert the image of an object

17th Century microscope, artwork
17th Century microscope. Historical artwork of a microscope built in the second half of the 17th Century by the Italian watchmaker and optician Giuseppe Campani (1635-1715)

Gecko eye lens, SEM
Gecko eye lens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze fractured lens (crystalline lens) from a geckos eye. The cells are in a stacked linear, fibre-like arrangement

Historical microscope, artwork
Historical microscope. 18th Century artwork of a microscope designed to observe aquatic organisms. This device was invented by the Swiss naturalist Abraham Trembley (1710Ôé¼" 1784) in 1747

Eye anatomy. Cutaway artwork passing vertically through a human eye, showing its internal anatomy and structure. The front of the eye is at left, and the structures here include the cornea

Leeuwenhoeks microscope, 17th century. This is one of the early microscopes used by the Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)

Laser reading digital pits on a CD / DVD
Computer artwork showing light emitted by a laser diode being focussed onto a compact disc by a small lens. The metal disc underneath is etched by a laser beam to produce the microscopic pits which

Optical effects in shallow sea water
Optical lens effects in shallow sea water show coloured fringing as the uneven water surface forms temporary and imperfect lenses which split incident light into its constituent colours (like a prism)

Surface of a lens

Mutant fruit fly compound eye, SEM
Mutant fruit fly compound eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the abnormal compound eye of a mutant fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)

Camera lens

Augustin Jean Fresnel, French physicist
Augustin Jean Fresnel (1788-1827), French physicist. Fresnel qualified as an engineer, but was temporarily removed from his government post in 1815 for supporting the Royalists against Napoleon

Confocal microscope, artwork
Confocal light microscope, artwork. Confocal microscopy uses fluorescent dyes to highlight tissues, cellular structures and proteins in the samples being analysed

Glasses in a denim pocket

Eye lens fibres, SEM
Eye lens fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fracture of a lens of an eye, showing the regular arrangement of fibres

Compound eye of wasp, SEM
Compound eye of wasp, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is the eye of a digger wasp (family: Sphecidae). The eye consists of hundreds of individual structures called ommatidia

Concentrating sunlight, 17th century
Concentrating sunlight. Illustration showing various methods of concentrating sunlight in order to ignite some material. The main illustration depicts a lens mounted on a castle turret being used to

Converging lens. Musical score being viewed through a converging lens. This magnifies the musical notes, making them easier to read. For the same scene through a diverging lens, see image A210/020

Chromatic aberration, seen through a lens that is also showing the words chromatic aberration. Unless it is engineered to be achromatic, a lens will separate light that passes through it

Lens forming image of lamp
Lens forming an image of a lamp. The image of a carbon filament lamp is inverted and projected on to a screen in a darkened room

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"Lens: Unveiling the World through Optics and Vision" Step into a world of wonder as we explore the captivating realm of lenses. From Sir Isaac Newton's groundbreaking work in his masterpiece "Opticks" to unraveling the mesmerizing color spectrum, lenses have been instrumental in our understanding of light. Delve into the intricate anatomy of the human eye, where lenses play a vital role in focusing incoming light onto our retinas. Witness how artists throughout history have skillfully depicted this remarkable feature, capturing its essence on canvas for eternity. Travel back to the 17th century and discover René Descartes' revolutionary optics theory that laid the foundation for modern lens technology. Marvel at camera lenses, which enable us to freeze moments in time with unparalleled clarity and precision. Take a closer look at nature's ingenious creation - the compound eye of a fly - magnified under an SEM Z340/0698 microscope. Appreciate its complexity and marvel at how it inspired advancements in lens design. Learn about The Royal Society's endorsement of skilled lens-grinders during the 1600s, recognizing their invaluable contributions to science and innovation. Explore Kilauea Lighthouse perched majestically on Kilauea Point, Hawaii – guiding ships safely with its powerful lens since 1913. Reflect upon history as you visit Vimy Canadian Memorial near Lens, Nord Pas de Calais – a poignant tribute honoring those who fought valiantly during World War I. Discover how cameras equipped with lenses captured these significant moments forever etched in our collective memory. Transport yourself to 1894 when hand-held stereoscopic cameras revolutionized photography; witness an advertisement from Stereoscopic Company showcasing their innovative products that brought images to life like never before. Witness firsthand how television cameras capture live events while skilled cameramen navigate every angle effortlessly. Celebrate your own roots by exploring your family tree through generations captured by various lenses throughout time. Finally, embrace the nostalgia of film cameras and their timeless charm.