A white paper and case study from Resolve Optics address the commonly asked question 'Are off-the-shelf optics always the best solution?'
For mass market applications where unit cost is the driving force there are a dizzying array of off-the-shelf lenses available. However, when it comes to an application that optically requires anything a little more demanding such as leading-edge performance, high-resolution, compactness or a large image format then adopting an off-the-shelf lens typically will force you to accept a compromise in one or more of these important aspects. This can result in substandard results or at the cost of your product losing its edge in a competitive marketplace.
