HF-12M machine vision lens series was just introduced by Fujifilm, as premier lenses for “product inspections and measurements in production lines”.

HF-12M premiers as a innovative 12MP (MegaPixel), five lens series, offering the most diminutive and lightest of any machine vision lens available. Thanks to FUJINON lenses’ unique “4D High Resolution” execution, they have the ability to provide edge-to-edge clarity, making their optical expertise unrivaled. These HF-12M lenses determine high resolutions of up to 12 megapixels with a pixel pitch of 2.1µm. Series similarities include image sharpness center to corner, and elimination of resolution loss that frequently happens when working distances or aperture value changes occur. This ideal outcome results in the reliable transfer of high-resolution images, even when variances in installation circumstances and shooting environments occur at the manufacturing front. Ultra-sharp results are produced with 2.7µm pixel pitch (equivalent to 8MP) in the entire frame area, center and edges. Typical resolution declines occur when alterations in working distance or aperture value occur. This attribute, called “4D*4 High Resolution” (* two dimensions (plane) plus two additional dimensions of “working distance” and “aperture”) is a feature unique to the HF-12M series.

Machine vision systems in manufacturing plants are commonly installed to capture and recognize images on the production lines. They then automatically carry out positioning, measuring and inspecting materials and components. The demand for machine vision systems is projected to skyrocket, as the demand for automation and modernization work in production lines expand.

Series Models:

[caption id="attachment_7394" align="alignright" width="300"]HF-12M Series of Machine Vision Lenses by Fujifilm HF-12M Series of Machine Vision Lenses by Fujifilm[/caption] This series of five superior lens models, each having 2/3” sensor and distinctive focal lengths (mm) are the HF818-12M (8mm), HF1218-12M (12mm), HF1618-12 (16mm), HF2518-12M (25mm), HF3520-12M (35mm). Thanks to varying focal lengths and angles of view, consumers are able to select the ideal lens for their particular purpose. Iris ranges vary from F1.8 to F22 for the HF818-12M, HF1218-12M, HF1618-12 and HF2518-12M, while the HF3520-12M’s iris range is F2.0 to F22. All lenses have 2.1 µm pixel size, C-mount for quick, convenient adaptability from lens to camera, and have manually operated focus and iris. All five lenses also have a filter thread size of 30.5 x 0.5mm. With the world's smallest and lightest body, all five models measure a scant φ33mm in external diameter, allowing installation size restrictions a thing of the past. Built with a metal barrel, HF-12M lenses are durable and strong in action. The FUJINON HF1618-12M lens leads this series reveal, and is a 16mm fixed lens compatible with a 2.7 µm pixel pitch. Yielding exceedingly clear, crisp video acquisition, it has a miniscule -0.03% of TV distortion. When mounted to 2/3” sensor cameras, the HF-1618-12M lens has a horizontal angle of view of 30.8° and vertically, 23.3°. The HF818-12M’s horizontal view is 56.9° and vertically, 43.9°, the HF1218-12M’s horizontal view is 39.3° and vertically, 30.0°, and the HF2518-12M lens has a horizontal view of 20.0° and vertically, 15.1°. Three of the lenses (HF818-12M, HF1218-12M and HF2518-12M) in the series, as well as the HF1618-12M, all have a ∞‐100 (mm) focus range from the front of the lens. It is only the HF-3520-12M, however, that has a ∞‐200 (mm) focus range, and a 14.7° horizontal field of view and vertically, 11.0° for exact area monitoring. The word ‘small’ doesn’t really describe the size of the HF-1618-12M lens: it is φ1.20 inches (φ33mm) x 1.90 inches (48.5mm), and remarkably light at 3.17 ounces (90 grams).

HF-12M lens series unparalleled features that set these lenses apart:

  • Advanced optical performance: Setting the iris (aperture) to the F4 orange mark on the lens barrel, allows the greatest resolving power of 2.1µm pixel pitch on a 2/3” sensor, equal to 12 megapixels. The ultra-high definition continues with 2.7µm entire frame capacity, even on sensor sizes of up to 1/1.2”.
  • In spite of their small size, these five high resolution lenses measure a scant 1.30 inches (33mm) in diameter, making them the smallest lenses now available. Flexible installations are the norm, especially when space is of the utmost importance.
  • Their exceptional design allows for edge-to-edge definition due to a distinctive optical design that allows for minimal resolution degradation. These HF-12M series lenses continue their high resolving power from the image center to all corners, and are able to maintaining a wide open aperture. This occurs, even when application distances change and lighting restrictions are minimal. As a result of this, these lenses adapt to versatile applications with an image quality that remains uniform.
  • Traditional machine vision lenses employ iris and focus locking screws, as well as the head screw projecting from the lens frame. The Fujinon HF-12M has reliable locking screws and headless compact screws, allowing them to be countersunk into the lens body. This diminishes any restriction with machine vision systems, and enlarges the system’s installation and design flexibility. All five of the lenses in the HF-12M series have fixing knobs (2 pieces) and fixing screws (6 pieces) bundled.
World-known for their innovative and reliable products, Fujinon machine vision lenses feature suitable solutions for almost every application. The HF-12M series of foremost lenses produce perfect sharpness with simple installation and reliable performance. Aegis Electronic Group, Inc., a woman owned business, specializes in the distribution, integration and support for Machine Vision imaging applications. Committed to delivering value added solutions and ideal customer service, Aegis should be your first stop when looking for the FUJINON HF-12M (HF-12M) five lens series.