The standard 85mm lens that comes with every OPTIKinetics Solar projector does an excellent job. The 60mm wide-angle lens makes the image bigger. That is the complete value proposition - and for many sensory rooms, therapy spaces, and classrooms across North America, it is exactly what is needed to fill a wall rather than a portion of one.
At a projection distance of 3 metres, the 60mm lens produces an image approximately 2 metres in diameter. At 6 metres, that grows to 4 metres across. At 10 metres, the projected image reaches nearly 7 metres in diameter. The 85mm lens produces roughly 30% smaller images at equivalent distances. Both lenses maintain the same crisp, photographic quality - the 60mm simply casts its image wider.
Key Features of the OPTIKinetics Solar 60mm Wide Angle Lens
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Triple-Element, Fully Coated Construction - The 60mm lens uses a three-element, fully coated optical design in a 42.5mm diameter grooved plastic barrel, matching the photographic quality standard of the 85mm lens that ships as standard with OPTIKinetics Solar projectors
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f2.8 Aperture - A wide f2.8 aperture ensures bright, well-exposed projections even when the image is spread across a larger surface area, maintaining the light efficiency and clarity the Solar projector range is known for
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36-Degree Wide Angle Field of View - The 60mm lens delivers a 36-degree wide angle field of view, producing a noticeably larger projected circle than the standard 85mm lens at any given projection distance
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Larger Image at Every Distance - At 1 metre distance the projected image reaches approximately 0.7 metres in diameter; at 3 metres approximately 2 metres; at 6 metres approximately 4 metres; at 10 metres approximately 6.7 metres; at 12 metres approximately 8 metres in diameter
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Crisp Image Retained at Larger Size - The wider image does not come at the cost of clarity; the triple-element fully coated construction maintains sharpness across the full projected circle, making this lens suitable for both therapeutic and presentation environments where image quality matters
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Compatible with OPTIKinetics Solar 100 LED and Solar 250 LED Projectors - The 60mm lens is a direct replacement for the standard 85mm lens on all OPTIKinetics Solar projectors including both LED versions; it fits the same grooved barrel mount
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Replaces the Standard 85mm Lens - The 60mm lens simply swaps into the same lens mount as the 85mm lens that ships with Solar projectors; no additional fittings or adapters are required
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Made in the USA - Manufactured to OPTIKinetics' optical and quality standards
Approximate Projection Sizes - 60mm Lens
These dimensions are approximate and based on manufacturer and specialist data. Actual projection size will vary based on room conditions, projector positioning, and lens focus.
- At 1 metre distance: approximately 0.7 metres diameter
- At 2 metres distance: approximately 1.3 metres diameter
- At 3 metres distance: approximately 2 metres diameter
- At 4 metres distance: approximately 2.7 metres diameter
- At 6 metres distance: approximately 4 metres diameter
- At 8 metres distance: approximately 5.3 metres diameter
- At 10 metres distance: approximately 6.7 metres diameter
- At 12 metres distance: approximately 8 metres diameter
The Sensory Supply stocks the full OPTIKinetics range of projectors, rotators, effect wheels, and accessories across Canada and the US.
Ideal for
- OPTIKinetics Solar projector owners who want to fill a larger wall or ceiling surface with their projection effect
- Sensory room designers specifying projection coverage for mid to large therapy rooms, classrooms, or care facilities
- Schools, clinics, and hospitals where the projector is mounted at 3 to 6 metres from the projection surface and maximum image coverage is the goal
- Families with a Solar 100 LED or Solar 250 LED who want to expand their home sensory room projection to cover more of a wall or ceiling
- Anyone across Canada and the US upgrading from the standard 85mm lens for a wider, more immersive projection environment
