Barco GC LENS for focus, zoom, and shift (1.5 - 2.0 : 1) - R98021841

Product Overview

The Barco GC lens 1.5-2.0:1 (R98021841) is a mid-throw motorized zoom lens for the Barco G-series WUXGA installation projector platform, including the G100 single-chip laser phosphor models such as the G100-W22 and G100-W19. With a 1.5 to 2.0:1 throw ratio and a 1.33x zoom range, it serves rooms that are slightly longer than standard front-projection layouts, with motorized zoom, focus, shift and lens memory. Specify this lens when the projector sits a bit farther back than a standard-throw optic allows. It is the step-up lens above the 1.2-1.5:1 GC optic.

Product Description

This GC optic is a mid-throw zoom lens optimized for WUXGA resolution, with motorized zoom, focus and shift plus lens memory for stored zoom and focus presets. As shown in the gallery, it offers a working F/# of 2.0 (wide) to 2.2 (tele), a focal length of 31.8 to 42.1 mm and a 1.33x zoom ratio, with motorized lens shift of vertical ±120 and horizontal ±50. Throw distance spans 1.64 to 21.75 m with a focus range of 50" to 500", covering longer auditorium and meeting-room layouts. For shorter geometry integrators step down to the GC lens 1.2-1.5:1; for longer rooms they move up to the GC+ lens 2.0-4.0:1. Browse the full set of compatible G-series projectors and GC optics in the Barco collection. The lens weighs 3.5 kg net (5.5 kg gross) with a 97 mm front diameter and protrudes 42.02 mm from the projector.

Key Features

• 1.5-2.0:1 mid-throw zoom — serves slightly longer rooms than the standard GC optic on the G-series platform.
• 1.33x zoom ratio — focal length 31.8-42.1 mm for image-size adjustment.
• Motorized zoom, focus and shift — full motorized control from the projector.
• Lens memory — stores zoom and focus presets for fast multi-format recall.
• Wide lens shift — motorized shift of vertical ±120 and horizontal ±50 for flexible placement.
• Bright optics — working F/# of 2.0 (wide) to 2.2 (tele) across a 1.64 to 21.75 m throw distance.
• WUXGA optimized — designed for the WUXGA G-series installation platform.
• Article number R98021841 — genuine Barco GC spare optic for installation and AV integration.

Typical Applications

• Mid-depth fixed auditorium and lecture-hall installs on the G-series platform.
• Larger corporate boardrooms and training rooms with extended throw.
• House-of-worship sanctuaries with moderate projector set-back.
• Large-venue and commercial AV installations needing mid-throw coverage.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which projectors does the GC lens 1.5-2.0:1 fit? It is designed for the Barco G-series WUXGA installation platform, including the G100 single-chip laser phosphor projectors.

Is this lens motorized? Yes. It has motorized zoom, focus and lens shift.

Does it support lens memory? Yes, it stores zoom and focus presets for fast recall between image formats.

How does it differ from the 1.2-1.5:1 lens? This lens reaches a slightly longer throw, suiting rooms where the projector sits a bit farther from the screen.

Is it a genuine Barco part? Yes, it is the genuine Barco GC optic, article number R98021841.