Patent attributes
Provided is a technology which: has a structure that is advantageous for size reduction and power saving; and, moreover, is useful when automatic focusing using a closed-loop control system. A lens driving device comprising: an autofocus driving unit; a Hall element which separates an autofocus magnet section; a first position detection magnet which is disposed near the Hall element; and a second position detection magnet which has the same configuration as the first position detection magnet and is disposed in a point symmetrical position relating to the first position detection magnet and the optical axis direction.