The character of the object reminiscent of a camera lens or telescope houses 3 different light sources: 1. ambient light coming from the tubal shaped glass segment, 2. a spotlight in the top head focused onto reading matter or a work surface, 3. a floodlight pointing upwards in the surface head. The function of the lamp is to bring the light sources to bear on objects at different distances illuminating them properly by establishing the focal ratios best suited to each situation.