Kowa LM3QS40 | 1/2.5" 3mm Wide Angle Fixed Lens, S-Mount, 3.2µm Pixel, Megapixel, Visible Spectrum (380–780nm)
The Kowa LM3QS40 is a compact, high-performance 3mm wide-angle lens engineered for megapixel-resolution board-level camera systems. Designed for 1/2.5” sensors with 3.2µm pixel size, this fixed focal S-mount lens ensures crisp, low-distortion imaging across the entire field of view. With center resolution rated at 160 lp/mm and corner resolution of 125 lp/mm, it’s optimized for short-distance, high-accuracy imaging. The lens operates within the visible light spectrum (380–780nm) and features a f/4.0 aperture, making it ideal for systems requiring consistent performance under varied lighting conditions.
Engineered for rugged applications, the LM3QS40 offers customization options such as IR cut filters, aperture adjustments, and glued glass elements to resist shock and vibration. Its lightweight 6g design and Ø16x22.3mm housing make it an excellent choice for embedded vision, robotics, automation, and portable inspection systems. With a focusing range from 0.1m to infinity, it captures wide fields of view—86.7mm horizontal and 70.6mm vertical at MOD—perfect for close-up object tracking or component recognition. Whether you're integrating lenses into smart security cameras, machine vision sensors, or robotics platforms, the Kowa LM3QS40 delivers unmatched clarity in a tiny footprint.
Features:
- 3mm wide-angle focal length
- 1/2.5” sensor support with 3.2µm pixels
- High-resolution: 160 lp/mm (center), 125 lp/mm (corner)
- Low distortion: 0.02% TV distortion
- VIS spectrum: 380nm – 780nm
- Lightweight and compact: 6g, Ø16x22.3mm
- Customizable aperture and IR filter options
- Optional shock/vibration-resistant construction
- Fixed focal design with S-mount
Applications:
- Embedded vision systems
- Machine vision inspection
- Robotics and autonomous platforms
- Smart surveillance cameras
- Compact security devices
- Quality control and defect detection
- OEM imaging systems
- Industrial component tracking
| Focal Length | 3mm |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.5" |
| Pixel Size | 3.2µm |
| Mount | S-Mount |
| Iris Range (F-Stop) | f/4.0 |
| Lens Type | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Wavelength Range | Visible Spectrum (380nm – 780nm) |
| Focusing Range | 0.1m – ∞ |
| Shooting Range at MOD (Horizontal x Vertical) | 86.7mm × 70.6mm |
| Resolution (Center / Corner) | 160 lp/mm / 125 lp/mm |
| Distortion (TV) | 0.02% |
| Back Focus in Air | 2.6mm |
| Dimensions | Ø16 × 22.3mm |
| Weight | 6g |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| Series | Board Lens |
| Application | Machine Vision |



