Sharp XP-61ZL – 1.40-2.11 Long-Throw Motorized Zoom Lens

Product Overview

The Sharp XP-61ZL is a motorized long-throw zoom lens with a 1.40-2.11:1 throw ratio, compatible with the Sharp XP-X141Q and XP-X171Q professional installation laser DLP projectors. This lens is suited for larger venues where the projector must be installed at greater distances from the screen—including large lecture halls, house of worship main sanctuaries, auditoriums, and training rooms with deep ceiling-mount setups. Motorized zoom, focus, and lens shift provide complete remote optical adjustment capability after installation.

Product Description

The XP-61ZL occupies the third position in the Sharp XP motorized lens series, providing longer throw capability than the XP-60ZL (1.05-1.41:1) while remaining below the extreme-long-throw range of the XP-62ZL (2.10-4.00:1). The 1.40-2.11:1 range positions the projector at moderate-to-long distances from the screen, covering rooms where ceiling mounting necessitates placement at the back of the room or on a balcony. At a 100-inch wide screen, the XP-61ZL requires the projector to be positioned approximately 10.1 to 15.2 feet from the screen surface.

The lens weighs 4.9 lbs (2.23 kg) and uses a focal length range of f=25.04-37.57mm with F:1.80-2.11 aperture—making it lighter than the XP-59ZL and XP-60ZL. It mounts directly to the projector body and is secured with the lens anti-theft screw. The XP-61ZL is sold separately and must be specified independently from the projector body.

Key Features

• 1.40-2.11:1 Throw Ratio — Long-throw range for large lecture halls, auditoriums, and deep-room ceiling mount installations.
• Motorized Zoom and Focus — Remote operation of all optical adjustments without ladder access after ceiling installation.
• Motorized Lens Shift — Horizontal and vertical optical offset for off-axis projector placement.
• Compatible with XP-X141Q and XP-X171Q — Designed exclusively for Sharp XP-X series professional installation laser projectors.
• F:1.80-2.11 / f=25.04-37.57mm — Lighter weight at 4.9 lbs (2.23 kg) compared to shorter-throw XP series lenses.
• Anti-Theft Lens Lock — Lens anti-theft screw secures the lens for permanent installations in public venues.

Typical Applications

• Large auditorium and lecture hall
• House of worship main sanctuary projection
• Government space and command center
• Training room with deep room geometry
• Multi-purpose venue with rear projection booth

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which projectors is the XP-61ZL compatible with?
The XP-61ZL is designed for use only with the Sharp XP-X141Q and XP-X171Q professional installation projectors.

When should I choose the XP-61ZL over the XP-62ZL?
Use the XP-61ZL for throw distances requiring a 1.40-2.11:1 ratio. The XP-62ZL (2.10-4.00:1) is appropriate when the projector must be positioned significantly further from the screen, such as in a projection booth at the rear of a large auditorium. The throw ratio ranges of the XP-61ZL and XP-62ZL overlap at approximately 2.10-2.11:1.

Is this lens sold with the projector?
No. The XP-61ZL is sold separately from the XP-X141Q and XP-X171Q projector bodies.

How is throw ratio calculated for room planning?
Throw ratio = projection distance / screen width. Multiply the screen width by the min and max throw ratio to find the acceptable projector placement range for the XP-61ZL.

Where can I purchase the XP-61ZL?
Available at Creation Networks, an authorized Sharp commercial AV reseller.