1. An imager apparatus, comprising: a plurality of groups of optical lenses; a lens frame and at least one associated lens barrel configured to position and hold the plurality of groups of optical lenses, wherein at least one of the groups of optical lenses is movable with respect to at least one other group of optical lenses for achieving optical focus; and an integrated circuit (IC) imager die in proximity to the plurality of lenses, the imager die containing at least one image capture microelectronic device.