1. A barcode reader, comprising: at least one image sensor configured to capture an image of a barcode; a first set of imaging optics having a first effective depth of field that produces a first image of the barcode on the at least one image sensor, wherein the first image requires a first amount of time to process into first decoder ready image data; a second set of imaging optics having a second effective depth of field that produces a second image of the barcode on the at least one image sensor, wherein the second image requires a second amount of time to process into second decoder ready image data, and wherein the second effective depth of field is greater than the first effective depth of field and the second amount of time is greater than the first amount of time.