Kowa LM12HC-V | 1" Ruggedized 12.5mm 5MP C-Mount Lens
High-Performance Kowa Lenses for Machine Vision and Industrial Applications
The Kowa LM12HC-V 12.5mm Ruggedized 5MP C-mount Lens is designed for professionals in industrial and machine vision applications, ensuring top-tier performance in challenging environments. Engineered for use with high-resolution 1" sensors like the Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000, and Sony IMX249, this lens provides exceptional image quality, even at the edges. With a 5-megapixel resolution and manual focus and aperture controls, it supports precise adjustments tailored to the specific needs of industrial imaging systems.
What sets the LM12HC-V apart is its durability. Built for environments subject to strong vibrations and shocks, it is perfect for tasks in sectors such as traffic control, industrial inspection, and machine vision. The lens features a lock nut for secure focus adjustments, with all inner glass elements glued for enhanced stability.
With its peak coating supporting a wavelength range of 400-1000nm, this lens excels in various light conditions, ensuring reliability across industries that demand precision and durability.
Features:
- 12.5mm focal length, 5MP resolution
- Compatible with Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000 sensors
- Shock and vibration-resistant design
- Manual focus and aperture control
- Exceptional brightness and sharpness
Applications:
- Machine vision systems
- Traffic control and surveillance
- Industrial inspection and quality assurance
- Robotics and automation
- Intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
| Aperture (F-stop) | F1.4 / F2.8 / F4 / F8 |
| Aperture (control) | Manual |
| Application field | ITS/Traffic Control, Machine Vision |
| Back focus in air (mm) | 12.6 |
| Control (focus) | Manual |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, horizontal (mm) | 330.6 |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, vertical (mm) | 243.5 |
| Filter size (mm) | M35.5 x P0.5 |
| Focal length (mm) | 12.5 |
| Focus range (m) | 0.3 - ∞ |
| Megapixel | 5 |
| Mount | C-mount |
| Pixel size (µm) | 5 |
| Resolution, centre (lp/mm) | 120 |
| Resolution, margin (lp/mm) | 80 |
| Sensor size | 1" |
| Size (mm) | Ø44 x 52 |
| TV distortion (%) | -1.58 |
| Temperature range (℃) | -10°C - +50°C |
| Type of lens | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Wavelength range | Peak Coating (400nm – 1000nm) |
| Weight (g) | 130 |



