Remote IR thermometer sensor

Hi all,

I'm looking for a sensor or a module to use with arduino to take temperature from distant objects. I've found this sensor MLX90614, it do all I need, also without elaborations(it have on board mcu), but as I see on reviews it can work only at aprox. 2cm.
I need something between 5cm and 10cm(longer range is better). But all sensor I've found are all "Professional" and price is very high.

My temperature range is between 0° to 260/300°.

Do you have any advice?

Thank you!

as I see on reviews it can work only at aprox. 2cm.

Not true. The MLX90614 reports the average temperature of the entire field of view, and is not limited by distance.

you need a lens