Getting SWIR lenses that are high quality and affordable is possible. It just takes a little bit of time to research the more affordable manufacturers, and then some more time to get free quotations and to choose the SWIR lenses you are going to order.

 

Buying SWIR lenses outside the U.S. -- So many people are now choosing to buy their SWIR lenses outside the United States, it is becoming more the norm than the extreme.

 

The best countries for SWIR lenses -- If you do decide to purchase your next order of SWIR lenses from an overseas manufacturer, there are several countries that have become popular for those buying lenses.

 

These include China, which has some of the world's largest lens manufacturers, as well as Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.

 

The top country for lens purchases is currently China. Not only because there are several excellent lens manufacturers located there, but also because they have been producing high quality SWIR lenses for more than 40 years.

 

How to find the right manufacturer -- You can spend time looking at SWIR lens manufacturers in China and other parts of Asia yourself, or you can ask for help from some of the many people in online chat rooms dedicated to lenses.

 

Whichever way you decide to go, you will still need to ask for a free quote from any manufacturer you are considering, and also do a price comparison across a number of manufacturers so you are sure you are getting the lowest price.

 

Shipping fees -- Be sure to check on the cost of shipping fees for the SWIR lenses you need, as this does make the price of your lenses slightly more expensive.

 

Remember to also ask how long a typical order takes to ship, as there is no point saving money on SWIR lenses if it then takes you months to get them.