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Fixed Focus lenses are found on simpler compact cameras.
They are fixed at one particular setting, but usually ensure that anything between about 1.5 metres and infinity is in focus. They are not always quite as sharp as Autofocus lenses, although this would only be noticed on big enlargements.
For everyday photography they are fine, and unlike some cheap autofocus systems, will not accidentally focus on the wrong part of a scene.