Abstract: An optical assembly has an optics carrier (2) which is adjustable with respect to an axis (A) and to which at least two optical elements are fixedly connected, with the optics carrier (2) including at least two partial carriers (5a, 5b), each of which secures an optical element, and with the two partial carriers (5a, 5b) being connected to one another by at least three axially elongate, flexible connection members (6) which are spaced apart in a plane and secured by frictional engagement in corresponding associated connection openings (8) so as to be displaceable axially.