Appotronics AL-ML050FR Short Fixed Lens: Compatible with AL-MK525A, AL-MK625A, AL-MU500A

Appotronics Original Lens AL-ML050FR Short Fixed is a genuine optical accessory for Appotronics engineering projectors. It is a short-throw lens with a throw ratio of 0.50:1. The original compatibility list covers 7 projector models; before installation, simply verify against the projector model and panel size — no adapter rings needed. The value of an original lens isn't a few extra rows of numbers on a spec sheet, but that it is calibrated at the factory to the optical path and mount of that projector series: once installed, the image circle, edge illumination, and focus travel are all at their design values, with no need to compensate image quality using keystone correction.

1. Lens Specifications

The above specifications are subject to the original manufacturer's specifications. For mechanical dimensions, flange focal distance, and mount type not shown in the spec table, please verify with us against your projector model — ordering based on model similarity alone carries the risk of incompatibility.

2. Converting Throw Ratio to Installation Distance

Throw ratio is the ratio of installation distance to image width. This original lens is fixed-focal (0.50:1), so the installation distance changes linearly with image size and has no adjustment margin — it must be measured accurately before installation.

The above figures are the clear distance from the lens face to the screen, excluding rear ventilation and cabling space behind the projector. Calculated for a 16:10 aspect ratio; actual values are subject to on-site measurement and the original manufacturer's manual.

3. Compatible Models (7)

The table below is taken from the original compatibility list; brightness and resolution are filled in from the model database, with "—" where unavailable, and no speculation.

To determine whether models outside the list are compatible, please send us photos of the projector nameplate and the existing lens for verification — same-generation platforms often share a mount, but ordering based on model similarity alone is not worth the risk.

Throw Ratio Across Model Series

The same AL-ML050FR Short Fixed lens has different nominal throw ratios when installed on the following series; selection should be based on the actual series of your projector.

4. Three Things to Confirm Before Replacement

• Confirm the projector's chip and resolution. The original lens is designed for a specific panel size; with a different panel specification, the image circle cannot cover the screen, resulting in vignetting or edge light loss after installation.
• Calculate the installation distance first. This lens has a nominal throw ratio of 0.50:1; apply it to your venue's dimensions using the table in Section 2. A fixed-focal lens has no margin, and even a zoom lens should leave 10–20 cm at both ends.
• Check the mount and locking. The original lens is calibrated to the mount of that projector series; after installation, you must hear it lock into place. A skewed image or soft edges are usually caused by incomplete locking, not by the lens itself.

If unsure, take a photo of the projector nameplate and the existing lens nameplate and send them to us — verification against the actual hardware is the most reliable approach.