Kowa LM50HC-IR | 1" 5MP Lens
High-Performance Kowa LM50HC-IR Lens for Machine Vision & Industrial Use
The Kowa LM50HC-IR | 1" 5 Megapixel lens is engineered for top-tier performance in machine vision and industrial applications. Featuring a 50mm focal length and IR correction, this lens is ideal for capturing high-resolution images in both day and night conditions. The lens is designed to work with sensors like the Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000, and Sony IMX249, offering excellent clarity and brightness, even in the peripheral areas of the image. With a manual aperture control ranging from F1.8 to F16, the Kowa LM50HC-IR allows for precise adjustments, making it versatile for traffic control systems, industrial inspections, and more.
Its C-mount design ensures compatibility with a wide range of industrial cameras, and its high-resolution capabilities (120 lp/mm in the center) make it suitable for tasks requiring detailed image analysis. The lens is also robust, functioning in temperatures from -10°C to +50°C, ensuring consistent performance in demanding environments.
Whether you're working in traffic control, automated inspections, or other machine vision applications, the Kowa LM50HC-IR delivers exceptional image quality and reliability.
Features:
- 50mm focal length for sharp, clear images
- 1" sensor support with 5MP resolution
- IR-corrected for day & night performance
- Compatible with Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000
- Manual aperture control (F1.8 to F16)
- High resolution: 120 lp/mm center, 80 lp/mm margins
- C-mount for easy integration
- Works in temperatures from -10°C to +50°C
Applications:
- Traffic control and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)
- Automated industrial inspections
- Machine vision systems for quality control
- Robotics with vision-guided automation
- Surveillance systems needing day/night clarity
- Medical imaging for precise diagnostics
| Aperture (F-stop) | 1.8 - 16 |
| Aperture (control) | Manual |
| Application field | ITS/Traffic Control |
| Back focus in air (mm) | 20.4 |
| Control (focus) | Manual |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, horizontal (mm) | 250.5 |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, vertical (mm) | 187.8 |
| Focal length (mm) | 50 |
| Focus range (m) | 1 - ∞ |
| Mount | C-mount |
| Pixel size (µm) | 5 |
| Resolution, centre (lp/mm) | 120 |
| Resolution, margin (lp/mm) | 80 |
| Sensor size | 1" |
| Series | HC |
| Size (mm) | Ø50 X 47.4 |
| TV distortion (%) | -0.09 |
| Temperature range (℃) | -10°C - +50°C |
| Type of lens | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Wavelength range | IR-corrected (Day & Night), Peak Coating (400nm – 1000nm) |
| Weight (g) | 180 |



