a condenser lens and a headlamp assembly employing the condenser lens improves control over the beam spread characteristics , while at the same time reduces the package size of the headlamp assembly . the condenser lens is provided for a projector - type headlamp assembly having a light source emitting light which is projected longitudinally downstream in front of a motor vehicle . the condenser lens generally includes a main body of light transmitting material . the main body defines a first surface receiving light from the light source and a second surface emitting the light . the second surface has at least one facet structured to spread the light and provide a predetermined beam pattern .