Lenses are a key component in LED lighting, helping maximize luminance and efficiency by directing light where it is needed and therefore extending a product’s life span. They function as a protective barrier against the elements as well, preventing premature failure and potential damage.
For this reason and LEDs’ widening use, this optoelectronic component is expected to continue exhibiting consistent and strong growth from 2024 to 2032, according to Kingpin Market Research. Per Kingpin’s recent report, the LED lens market reached $1.8634 billion in 2023 and will be $6.1584 billion by 2030.
In China, lens manufacturers offer various optical solutions. The most used materials are PMMA, PC and glass, which provide high transparency, as well as heat and shock resistance. Some suppliers are already adopting optical-grade silicone for its wide operating temperature, low density and explosion resistance, in addition to high transparency and flexibility.
Chinese companies source these optical materials from domestic or foreign providers, depending on customers’ preferences.
There were no significant increases in material costs in the past 12 months, keeping lens prices unchanged. This is expected to be the case until the end of 2024.
LED lens made of optical glass
Company: Nanyang Kingopt Optical Instrument Co. Ltd
Nanyang Kingopt offers the LED Condenser Lens-4811, which is made of optical glass. This transparent lens is available in variants with a surface quality of 60-40, 40-20 or 20-10 and has more than 95 percent clear aperture and an anti-reflective or custom coating.
MOQ: 50 pieces
Lead time: 25 days
10 to 60mm LED lens
Company: Nanyang Kingopt Optical Instrument Co. Ltd
The Flat Optical Lens from Nanyang Kingopt is made of BK7, B270 or SiO optical glass and has a clear aperture of 80 to 95 percent and flatness of ¼ lambda. It is available in diameters of 10 to 60mm or custom sizes.
MOQ: 100 pieces
Lead time: 25 days
LED lens, 5 to 80mm
Company: Nanyang Srate Optical Instrument Co. Ltd
Nanyang Srate’s Roy 0-2-2935 is an LED lens made of optical glass, quartz and crystal and has 20/10 to 80/50 surface quality. It measures 5 to 80mm in diameter, with ±0.005mm tolerance and ±0.01mm center thickness tolerance.
MOQ: 100 cartons
Lead time: 15 days
LED lens made of optical glass, quartz, crystal
Company: Nanyang Srate Optical Instrument Co. Ltd
The Roy 0-2-8857 LED lens from Nanyang Srate is available in diameters of 5 to 80mm with ±0.005mm diameter tolerance and ±0.01mm center thickness tolerance. It is made of optical glass, quartz and crystal and has 20/10 to 80/50 surface quality.
MOQ: 100 cartons
Lead time: 20 days
LED lens for laser collimators
Company: Noble Crystal Ltd
Noble’s Cex LED lens is made of optical glass and measures 5mm. It is designed for green laser collimators.
MOQ: Negotiable
Lead time: 7 days
LED lens made of K9 crystal
Company: Noble Crystal Ltd
The YS-Lens from Noble is made of K9 crystal and measures 55mm. Its induction angle is 120 degrees.
MOQ: Negotiable
Lead time: 7 days
