Kowa LM18VM35 | 2" Format 50 Megapixel 3.1μm Lens

Quick Overview
The Kowa LM18VM35 lens offers exceptional clarity with 50MP resolution and a 3.1μm pixel size. Perfect for high-resolution sensors and various machine vision tasks. Explore its precision today!

Kowa LM18VM35: Precision and Clarity for Advanced Machine Vision

Kowa’s LM18VM35 lens stands out as a premier choice for industrial and machine vision applications, offering unmatched precision and clarity. With a focal length of 18mm and a 2" image circle, this lens is engineered to meet the high demands of modern imaging systems. Designed for sensors with a pixel size of 3.1μm or more, it perfectly complements high-resolution sensors such as the Sony IMX342, CMOSIS CMV12000, CMV20000, and CMV50000, making it ideal for APS-C format cameras.

The LM18VM35 features a manual iris control with a range from F2.8 to F16, allowing for fine-tuned exposure adjustments in varied lighting conditions. The lens excels in delivering high resolution, with a center resolution of 160 lp/mm and a corner resolution of 100 lp/mm, while maintaining minimal distortion at just 1.25%. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance across a temperature range of -10°C to +50°C, and its precise focusing range from 0.1m to infinity makes it versatile for numerous applications.

Features:

  • 50MP resolution, 3.1μm pixel size
  • Fixed focal length of 18mm
  • Manual iris control (F2.8 - F16)
  • TFL-Mount, ø32mm image circle
  • High resolution (160 lp/mm center, 100 lp/mm corner)
  • Minimal distortion (1.25%)
  • Temperature range: -10°C to +50°C

Applications:

  • High-resolution imaging systems
  • Quality control and inspection
  • Automated assembly and robotics
  • Precision measurement
  • Surveillance and security systems
Focal Length (mm)18 mm
Sensor Size2"
Pixel Size (µm)3,1
MountTFL-Mount
Iris ControlManual
Iris Range (F-Stop)2,8-16
Lens TypeFixed Focal Lens
Wavelength RangeVIS (380nm - 780nm)
Focusing range (m)0,1 - ∞
Focus ControlManual
Shooting range at MOD, horizontal (mm)172
Shooting range at MOD, vertical (mm)128
Resolution (Center, Corner)160lp/mm,100lp/mm
Megapixel50
TV Distortion (%)1,25
Back Focus in Air (mm)15,5
Filter Size (mm)M77 x P0,75
Size (mm)Ø79 X 101,1
Weight460
Temperature Range-10°C - +50°C
SeriesVM