Kowa LM12NCL | 1/1.8" 12mm C-Mount Wide Angle Lens

Quick Overview
Optimize your machine vision with the Kowa LM12NCL 12mm C-Mount lens. High resolution, manual iris control, and wide-angle performance—ideal for industrial precision.

High-Performance Kowa LM12NCL 12mm C-Mount Wide Angle Lens for Industrial and Machine Vision Applications

The Kowa LM12NCL 12mm C-Mount lens represents a pinnacle of optical engineering designed for demanding industrial and machine vision applications. This lens is engineered to accommodate sensors with a pixel size of 5.0μm, making it an ideal choice for high-resolution tasks. Featuring a 1/1.8" sensor size and a fixed focal length of 12mm, it delivers exceptional image clarity and accuracy. With a manual iris control ranging from f/1.4 to f/16, users have precise control over exposure, enhancing versatility across different lighting conditions.

The lens excels in applications requiring high resolution, offering center resolution of 100 lp/mm and corner resolution of 60 lp/mm, while maintaining minimal distortion of -0.8%. It is optimized for use with OnSemi MT9M00, PYTHON1300, and VITA1300 sensors, among others. Its broad wavelength range of VIS (380nm - 780nm) ensures it can handle diverse lighting scenarios. Built to withstand temperatures from -10°C to +50°C, the Kowa LM12NCL is robust enough for various industrial environments.

Features:

  • Focal Length: 12mm
  • Sensor Size: 1/1.8"
  • Pixel Size: 5μm
  • Iris Control: Manual (f/1.4 - f/16)
  • Resolution: 100 lp/mm (center), 60 lp/mm (corner)
  • Distortion: -0.8%
  • Wavelength Range: VIS (380nm - 780nm)
  • Temperature Range: -10°C to +50°C
  • Size: Ø31 x 29.5mm
  • Weight: 55g

Applications:

  • High-Resolution Imaging
  • Precision Measurement
  • Quality Control
  • Automated Inspection
  • Surveillance Systems
  • Optical Character Recognition
Focal Length (mm)12 mm
Sensor Size1/1.8"
Pixel Size (µm)5
MountC-Mount
Iris ControlManual
Iris Range (F-Stop)1,4 - 16
Lens TypeFixed Focal Lens
Wavelength RangeVIS (380nm - 780nm)
Focusing range (m)0,3 - ∞
Focus ControlManual
Shooting range at MOD, horizontal (mm)189,9
Shooting range at MOD, vertical (mm)140,0
Resolution (Center, Corner)100lp/mm,60lp/mm
TV Distortion (%)-0,8
Back Focus in Air (mm)11,12
Filter Size (mm)M25,5 x P0,5
Size (mm)Ø31 X 29,5
Weight55
Temperature Range-10°C - +50°C
SeriesNCL
ApplicationMachine Vision