This is the 5420th most frequent Dutch word.
lens
A "lens" in Dutch means a curved piece of glass or other transparent material that focuses or disperses light, or a component in optical devices.
In this sentence, 'lens' refers to the optical element in a camera used for focusing light and capturing images.
Ik heb een nieuwe lens gekocht voor mijn camera.
I bought a new lens for my camera.
Here, 'lenzen' refers to contact lenses used to correct vision.
Zonder bril kan ik zonder mijn lenzen niets zien.
Without my glasses, I can't see anything without my lenses.
In this sentence, 'lens' is used to denote the optical component in a microscope used for magnifying small objects.