GE General Electric GL-132 7-to-1 Projector Lens w/ Protective Caps Made in

GE General Electric GL-132 7-to-1 Projector Lens w/ Protective Caps Made in Japan

The General Electric GL-132 is a vintage 7-to-1 ratio projection lens manufactured in Japan. It is a large-format optic designed for use with professional overhead or large-venue projectors, with the 7-to-1 throw ratio indicating the relationship between throw distance and image width. Both protective end caps are included.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: General Electric (GE)
• Model: GL-132
• Lens Type: Projector lens
• Zoom / Throw Ratio: 7-to-1
• Country of Manufacture: Japan
• Housing: Black anodized metal barrel with focus adjustment ring
• Optical elements: Multi-coated glass (anti-reflection coatings visible as colorful reflections on rear element)
• Includes: Front and rear protective snap-on lens caps

Applications

Projection lenses with 7-to-1 throw ratios were standard equipment in professional AV installations of the mid-to-late 20th century — auditoriums, lecture halls, corporate presentation rooms, and large-venue event spaces. General Electric produced a range of GL-series optics for use with their own projector lines and compatible third-party systems. The 7-to-1 ratio is suited to longer-throw installations where the projector sits well back from the screen. Today, lenses like this GL-132 are sought by collectors of vintage AV equipment, institutions maintaining legacy projector systems, and those working with period-correct film or slide projection setups. The multi-coated Japanese-made glass reflects the high manufacturing standards of that era's professional optics.