Kowa LM3NCM | 1/1.8" 3.5mm 2MP C-Mount Lens
Unlock Precision and Clarity with the Kowa LM3NCM 3.5mm 2MP C-Mount Lens
The Kowa LM3NCM 1/1.8" 3.5mm 2MP C-Mount lens is a top-tier choice for industrial and machine vision applications where high resolution and minimal distortion are critical. Its compact design houses advanced optics, offering sharp image quality with a resolution of 120 lp/mm in the center and 100 lp/mm at the edges. This lens is ideal for use with sensors like the SONY IMX421, IMX429, and IMX437, making it highly versatile for various machine vision systems.
With a wide-angle view and an aperture range of F2.4 to F14, the Kowa LM3NCM delivers superior performance in low-light conditions and ensures detailed image capture even in dynamic environments. Its manual focus and aperture control provide flexibility and precision, while its robust construction is engineered to operate effectively in challenging temperatures from -10°C to +50°C.
Perfect for industrial inspection systems, automated optical inspection (AOI), and robotics, this lens stands out with its low TV distortion rate of 0.46%. Offering both durability and precision, it’s an ideal fit for a wide range of high-performance imaging applications.
Features:
- 2MP resolution for high-quality imaging
- 3.5mm focal length with wide-angle view
- Minimal distortion (0.46%) for superior clarity
- Compatible with SONY IMX sensors
- Robust performance in -10°C to +50°C
- Manual focus and aperture control
- Compact design, ideal for space-limited setups
Applications:
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems
- Industrial robotics and automation
- Surveillance and security systems
- Precision metrology and measurement systems
- Vision-guided machine systems
- Component and product inspection
| Aperture (F-stop) | 2.4 - 14 |
| Aperture (control) | Manual |
| Application field | Machine Vision |
| Back focus in air (mm) | 9.7 |
| Control (focus) | Manual |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, horizontal (mm) | 226.3 |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, vertical (mm) | 171.4 |
| Filter size (mm) | M40.5 x P0.5 |
| Focal length (mm) | 3.5 |
| Focus range (m) | 0.1 - ∞ |
| Megapixel | 2 |
| Mount | C-mount |
| Pixel size (µm) | 4.5 |
| Resolution, centre (lp/mm) | 120 |
| Resolution, margin (lp/mm) | 100 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.8" |
| TV distortion (%) | 0.46 |
| Temperature range (℃) | -10°C - +50°C |
| Type of lens | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Wavelength range | Peak Coating (400nm – 1000nm) |
| Weight (g) | 85 |



