GB/T 9917.1-2025Camera lens — Part 1: Zoom lens (English PDF)
照相镜头 第1部分:变焦距镜头
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
October 5, 2025
Implementation date
May 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 9917.1-2025 is the English-translated version of 照相镜头 第1部分:变焦距镜头.
GB/T 9917.1-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering the zoom lens as a product — the focal length range and the aperture through it, the resolution and the contrast, the distortion and the chromatic aberration that change across the zoom, the focus travel, and the mechanical durability of the zoom mechanism. It replaces GB/T 9917.1-2002, in force from 1 May 2026. Issued on 5 October 2025, it has been in force since 1 May 2026, replacing GB/T 9917.1-2002.
Document preview — GB/T 9917.1-2025
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 37.040.10
- Classification
- N 43
- Replacing
- GB/T 9917.1-2002
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- PrefaceIII
- IntroductionIV
- 1 Scope1
- 2 Normative References1
- 3 Terms, Definitions, and Symbols1
- 3.1 Terms and Definitions1
- 3.2 Symbol2
- 4 Classification, naming, and grading 3.3
- 4.1 Series and Basic Parameters3
- 4.2 Naming4
- 4.3 Product Classification4
- 5 Technical Requirements4
- 5.1 Appearance and sensory requirements4
- 5.2 Focal length error5
- 5.3 F-number error5
- 5.4 Image plane brightness uniformity5
- 5.5 stray light coefficient6
- 5.6 resolution6
- 5.7 Color Contribution Index7
- 5.8 Distortion7
- 5.9 Optical Distortion8
- 5.10 Image plane displacement8
- 5.11 Positioning Intercept8
- 5.12 Operating force and load-bearing strength8
- 5.13 Optical Image Stabilization9
- 5.14 Reliability9
- 5.15 Interchangeability9
- 5.16 Environmental adaptability9
- 6 Test Methods 9.9
- 6.1 Appearance and sensory requirements9
- 6.2 Focal length error10
- 6.3 F-number error10
- 6.4 Image plane brightness uniformity10
- 6.5 stray light coefficient11
- 6.6 resolution11
- 6.7 Color Contribution Index12
- 6.8 Distortion12
- 6.9 Optical Distortion13
- 6.10 Image plane shift14
- 6.11 Positioning intercept14
- 6.12 Operating force and load-bearing strength14
- 6.13 Optical Image Stabilization14
- 6.14 Reliability15
- 6.15 Interchangeability15
- 6.16 Environmental adaptability15
- 7 Inspection Rule15
- 7.1 Inspection Classification15
- 7.2 Non-conformity Classification15
- 7.3 Classification of Inspection Items and Non-conformities (Table 15)16
- 7.4 Evaluation Criteria16
- 8 User Manual16
- 8.1 Product Marking16
- 8.2 Packaging Markings and Instruction Manual16
- 9 Packaging, transportation and storage17
- 9.1 Packaging17
- 9.2 Transportation and storage17
Foreword
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting.
This document is Part 1 of GB/T 9917 "Photographic Lenses". GB/T 9917 has already published the following parts.
— Part 1: Zoom Lenses;
— Part 2: Fixed focal length lenses.
This document supersedes GB/T 9917.1-2002 "Photographic Lenses - Part 1: Zoom Lenses" and is consistent with GB/T 9917.1-2002.
Aside from structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows.
— The scope of application has been changed (see Chapter 1, Chapter 1 of the 2002 edition);
— The term and definition of "optical distortion" have been added (see 3.1.8);
— The term and definition of "macro photography resolution" have been removed (see 3.1.5 in the 2002 edition);
— The F-number error index level has been removed (see section 5.2 of the 2002 edition);
— Added technical requirements and test methods for image plane brightness uniformity during imaging (see 5.4 and 6.4);
— Resolution technical requirements and test methods have been changed (see 5.6 and 6.6, 5.4 in the 2002 edition);
— The technical requirements for the lens color contribution index have been changed (see 5.7, 5.6 in the 2002 edition);
— Added technical requirements and test methods for optical distortion (see 5.9 and 6.9);
— The positioning intercept technical requirements have been changed (see 5.11, 5.9 in the 2002 edition);
— The technical requirements for operating force and load-bearing strength have been revised (see 5.12, 5.10 in the 2002 edition);
— Added requirements and test methods for optical image stabilization (see 5.13 and 6.13);
— The distortion test method has been changed (see 6.8, 6.7 of the 2002 edition, and Appendix A);
— The inspection rules have been changed (see Chapter 7, Appendix A of the 2002 edition).
Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents.
This document was proposed by the China Machinery Industry Federation.
This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of Photographic Machinery (SAC/TC107).
This document was drafted by: Jiaxing Zhongrun Optical Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Canrui Technology Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Jueying Technology Co., Ltd.
Limited Company, Guangdong Sirui Optics Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Photographic Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Guozhao Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Shenzhen Keyi Optoelectronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dongzheng Optical Technology Co., Ltd., and Dongguan Kepuda Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
The main drafters of this document are: Zhang Jie, Chen Mingyong, Li Bingchuan, Chen Baofeng, Li Jie, Ren Sen, Ge Shiqing, Zeng Shuiyun, Ye Bo, Wang Jian, and Wang Jun.
The release history of this document and the document it replaces is as follows.
— First published in 1988 as GB/T 9917-1988;
— First revised in 2002, replacing the zoom lens section of GB/T 9917-1988, with the standard number adjusted to GB/T 9917.1-2002;
— This is the second revision.
Introduction
As the core component for image capture, the quality and performance of a camera lens directly affect the imaging effect and quality of a photographic work.
GB/T 9917 "Photographic Lenses" is not only a technical standard for regulating product manufacturing, but also a crucial cornerstone for promoting the healthy development of the industry.
By standardizing technical specifications and quality requirements, we ensure that lens products of different brands and types have measurable quality benchmarks, thus protecting consumer rights.
It protects consumer rights; at the same time, it points the way for enterprise innovation, prompting the industry to continuously adapt to the development trends of new technologies and processes, and improve overall technology. level.
GB/T 9917 is proposed to be divided into two parts.
— Part 1: Zoom Lenses. The purpose is to define product specifications for zoom camera lenses.
— Part 2: Fixed Focal Length Lenses. The purpose is to define product specifications for fixed focal length photographic lenses.
A zoom lens, as opposed to a fixed-focus lens, is a lens that allows for continuous focal length adjustment. It consists of multiple groups of positive and negative lenses.
It includes both fixed and movable lens groups. With the continuous development of photographic technology, zoom lenses are increasingly used in the field of photography. widely.
GB/T 9917.1-2002 has been in effect for over twenty years, during which time photographic technology has undergone tremendous changes, transitioning from silver halide imaging to digital imaging.
This revision aims to ensure the scientific rigor, advanced nature, and practicality of this document.
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Referenced standards
Editions of GB/T 9917.1
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 9917.1-2025 | Camera lens - Part 1: Zoom lens | current edition | Current |
| GB/T 9917.1-2002 | Camera lens -- Part 1: Zoom lens | previous edition | In force |
| GB/T 9917-1988 | Camera lenses | previous edition | Obsolete |
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