The Christie 140-109101-01 is a short zoom lens engineered for large-venue projectors in installations where space is at a premium but a moderate degree of placement flexibility is still required. With a 1.2-1.5:1 zoom ratio, it offers a practical, though limited, range of adjustment, allowing installers to fine-tune the image size after the projector is mounted without the need for physical relocation. This lens is categorized as a short-throw optic, enabling the projector to be positioned relatively close to the screen while still producing a large image, which is crucial in environments like boardrooms with limited throw distance, rear-projection suites, or venues where the projector needs to be discreetly housed close to the projection surface.

Designed to match the high light output and resolution of compatible Christie large-venue projectors, this lens maintains optical integrity across its zoom range to ensure sharp, bright, and color-accurate imagery. Its construction utilizes precision glass elements within a robust metal barrel, built to withstand the demands of permanent installation. The short zoom range typically permits a reasonably large maximum aperture, helping to preserve the projector's lumen output—an important consideration for maintaining brightness in challenging ambient light conditions. For system integrators, the Christie 140-109101-01 provides a valuable balance between the fixed placement of a prime lens and the broader flexibility of a standard zoom, making it an ideal solution for tailored installations where space constraints define the system design.