How Optical Lenses Are Manufactured Apr 19, 2012 Michael Zhang Here’s an interesting “How It’s Made” segment showing how optical lenses are made. Here’s a hint at why lenses are so expensive: slabs of optical glass cost up to $1000 for 2.2lb! Educational, Equipment behindthescenes, educational, howitsmade, interesting, lenses, manufactured, manufacturing Related Articles A Glimpse Into How Nikon Produces the Optical Glass Used in Its Lenses A Look at How Nikon’s Nikkor Lenses Are Made, From Start to Finish Did You Know: The Word “Lens” Came from the Word “Lentil” An Exclusive Glimpse Into How Lomography Petzval Lenses are Made Discussion Load Comments Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.