There are many different types of aspheric lenses with their own advantages and disadvantages, as shown in the table below:
| Asphere Type | Description | Relative Price |
| Precision Aspherized Achromatic Lenses | Diffraction-limited and color-corrected doublet with aspheric surface for broadband applications | $$$$ |
| “Laser-Grade” Aspheres | <λ/10 transmitted wavefront | $$$ |
| Precision Polished Aspheres | Most common asphere type, offering a balance between cost and performance | $$ |
| Best Form Aspheres | Modified PCX or PCV lenses with one aspheric surface | $$ |
| Diamond Turned Aspheres | Made out of high end plastics and crystalline materials | $$ |
| Hybrid Aspherized Achromatic Lenses | Low cost doublet with molded polymer diffractive surface to minimize chromatic aberration | $ |
| Molded Aspheres | Low cost plastic or glass lenses suited for high volume production | $ |
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