Is there more than one type of PAR lens?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (A)

There are multiple PAR lens options, so yes, there is more than one type of PAR lens. The lens in a PAR fixture is what shapes the beam after the reflector and lamp, allowing you to change how wide or tight the light spreads and how sharp or soft the edges look. You’ll commonly find lenses that produce narrow spots, medium beams, and wide floods, and some configurations also let you run the lamp with no lens or with diffusing glass. This ability to swap lenses lets you tailor the light to different scenes or stages without changing the fixture itself.