CBC-Computar M1218-APVSW 12mm F1.8 ViSWIR Hyper Apo Visible-SWIR Lens | 5MP, 1/1.4", C-Mount

Computar M1218-APVSW 12mm ViSWIR Hyper Apo Lens

The CBC-Computar M1218-APVSW is a 12mm F1.8 ViSWIR Hyper Apo fixed focal length lens designed for broadband visible-to-SWIR imaging from 400 nm to 1700 nm. Built for 5MP visible + SWIR sensors and 1/1.4" image format cameras, this compact C-mount lens delivers high-resolution performance for imaging systems that require sharp, consistent focus across both visible and short-wave infrared wavelengths.

With Computar’s ViSWIR Hyper Apo optical design, the M1218-APVSW reduces focus shift across different wavelengths and working distances. This makes it unnecessary to adjust focus when switching between visible and SWIR wavelengths, helping improve setup efficiency and image consistency in broadband inspection, sensing, and machine vision applications.

The M1218-APVSW uses unique broadband coating technology to deliver high transmission from 400 nm to 1700 nm. Its high-resolution, low-distortion design provides megapixel clarity for demanding visible-SWIR applications where optical accuracy, contrast, and wavelength consistency are critical.

As the 12mm option in Computar’s ViSWIR Hyper Apo lens series, the M1218APVSW provides a wider field of view than longer focal length models while maintaining broadband visible-SWIR performance. Designed around the popular φ11.4 mm image circle format, this compact lens is ideal for embedded, industrial, UAV, remote sensing, and machine vision systems where space, spectral performance, and image quality all matter.

Key Features:

• 12mm fixed focal length ViSWIR Hyper Apo lens
• Designed for broadband visible-to-SWIR imaging from 400 nm to 1700 nm
• Supports 5MP visible + SWIR image sensors
• Compatible with 1/1.4" image format cameras
• F1.8 maximum aperture for strong light transmission
• Apochromat floating optical design reduces focus shift across wavelengths
• Fully corrected focus shift in the visible and SWIR range
• Unique coating technology delivers high transmission from 400 nm to 1700 nm
• High-resolution, low-distortion design for megapixel image clarity
• Designed around a φ11.4 mm image circle format
• Compact form factor for easier integration into machine vision systems
• C-mount design for industrial camera compatibility
• Manual iris and manual focus control

Applications:

• Visible-SWIR machine vision
• Broadband visible-to-SWIR imaging
• Hyperspectral imaging
• Industrial inspection
• Semiconductor and electronics inspection
• Food sorting and agricultural inspection
• Material classification and defect detection
• Remote sensing
• UAV and drone imaging payloads
• Scientific imaging
• Security and surveillance imaging
• Medical and bioscience imaging