A lens drive mechanism, enabled to move lens holding member in a stable
state, is disclosed. The lens drive mechanism comprises: first and second
guide members, each extending in a predetermined direction; a first lens
holding member holding a first lens and including a first cam follower
portion and a first sleeve portion which engages with the first guide
member and is guided in the predetermined direction; a second lens
holding member holding a second lens and including a second cam follower
portion and a second sleeve portion, which engages with the second guide
member and is guided in the predetermined direction; and a cam member
engaging with the first and second cam follower portions and driving the
first and second lens holding members.