Rod lens are polished on the circumference and ground on both ends. Optical performance is similar to a cylinder lens. Collimated light passing through the diameter of the rod will be focused into a line.
| ATTRIBUTE | SPECIFICATIONS |
| DIAMETER tolerance | +0.0, -0.05mm |
| Length TOLERANCE | +0.0, -0.10mm |
| SURFACE QUALITY | 60/40 scratch and dig |
| COATING | With or without coating |
