A digital camera module (100) and a lens (20) used therein, the digital
camera module includes a holder (10), an image pickup module (30) and a
lens (20). The holder has a window (12) defined on a sidewall, the window
is configured for receiving light. The image pickup module includes a
base (31) and a chip (33) attached to the base, the base is mounted to
the holder to cooperatively form a receiving space therebetween. The
prism lens is received in the receiving space and formed from a first
transmitting surface (22) configured for transmitting light passing
through the window, a second reflecting surface (24) configured for
reflecting light transmitted from the first surface, and a third
transmitting surface (26) configured for transmitting the reflected light
to form an image on the chip.