Kowa LM16HC-VIS-SW | 1" 16mm 12MP VIS-SWIR Lens
Premium 12MP Machine Vision Lens: Kowa LM16HC-VIS-SW
The Kowa LM16HC-VIS-SW 1" 16mm 12MP lens represents the pinnacle of precision in machine vision and industrial imaging. Designed to excel in both visible (VIS) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) wavelengths ranging from 450nm to 2000nm, this lens is ideal for applications demanding exceptional clarity and detail across a broad spectrum. Its 16mm focal length and 1" sensor size, combined with a pixel size compatibility of 3.1μm, ensure that it pairs seamlessly with high-resolution sensors like the Sony IMX990 and IMX991.
This fixed focal lens features manual iris control with a range from F/1.8 to F/16, allowing for fine adjustments to suit varying lighting conditions and imaging requirements. The Kowa LM16HC-VIS-SW is built to handle extreme conditions, operating within a temperature range of -10°C to +50°C. With a distortion rate of -0.81% and high resolution of 160 lp/mm in the center, it delivers outstanding image quality. Its robust construction and versatile wavelength capability make it a valuable tool for applications in machine vision, traffic control, and broadcasting, ensuring precise and reliable performance in diverse industrial settings.
Features:
- 1" sensor size, 12 Megapixel resolution
- 16mm focal length
- VIS-SWIR wavelength range (450nm - 2000nm)
- Manual iris control (F/1.8 - F/16)
- Fixed focal lens
- High resolution (160 lp/mm center, 100 lp/mm corner)
- Low distortion (-0.81%)
- Temperature range: -10°C to +50°C
- Compatible with Sony IMX990 and IMX991 sensors
- Compact design (Ø36 x 78.15mm, 190g)
Applications:
- Machine vision systems
- Traffic control and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)
- Broadcast and media production
- Quality inspection and automation
- Security and surveillance
| Focal Length (mm) | 16 mm |
| Sensor Size | 1" |
| Pixel Size (µm) | 3.1 |
| Mount | C-Mount |
| Iris Control | Manual |
| Iris Range (F-Stop) | 1,8 - 16 |
| Lens Type | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Wavelength Range | VIS-SWIR (450nm-2000nm), SWIR (1000nm - 2000nm) |
| Focusing range (m) | 0,2 - ∞ |
| Focus Control | Manual |
| Shooting range at MOD, horizontal (mm) | 174 |
| Shooting range at MOD, vertical (mm) | 129 |
| Resolution (Center, Corner) | 160lp/mm,100lp/mm |
| Megapixel | 12 |
| TV Distortion (%) | -0,81 |
| Back Focus in Air (mm) | 15 |
| Filter Size (mm) | M30,5 x P0,5 |
| Size (mm) | Ø36 X 78.15 |
| Weight | 190 |
| Temperature Range | -10°C - +50°C |
| Series | HC-VIS-SW |
| Application | Broadcast, Machine Vision, ITS/Traffic Control |
