There is provided an optical device which comprises a fixed barrel, a movable
cam ring, and collars and abutments. The movable cam ring is shifted relative to
the fixed barrel to move an optical unit, the movable cam ring being fitted to
the fixed barrel. Collars and abutments can be engaged with each other when the
movable cam ring is in a predetermined positional relationship with respect to
the fixed barrel. The collars and abutments preventing the movable cam ring from
being disengaged from the fixed barrel and displaced in a direction along an optical
axis relative to the fixed barrel.