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.