a lens holding frame that secures and holds a lens , includes : a lens holding frame main body ; a plurality of lens receptacle portions projecting inward at the lens holding frame main body and formed at the lens holding frame main body so as to position the lens along a direction of an optical axis of the lens by placing the lens in contact along the direction of the optical axis ; and a plurality of injection portions formed inward at the lens holding main body through which an adhesive for bonding at least the lens and the lens receptacle portions is injected .