Kowa LM8JC | 2/3" 8mm MP C-Mount Lens
Kowa LM8JC Lens: The Ideal Solution for Industrial & Machine Vision Applications
The Kowa LM8JC is a top-tier industrial lens designed specifically for demanding machine vision applications. Featuring a fixed focal length of 8mm and manual iris control, it offers exceptional flexibility and precision in environments where accuracy is paramount. With its 2/3" megapixel C-mount design, this lens is optimized for sensors with pixel sizes from 5.0μm, making it a perfect fit for advanced image processing tasks. Some of the compatible sensors include e2v EV76C560, CMOSIS CMV2000, and Aptina MT9M001.
The lens delivers high-resolution images with a center resolution of 100 lp/mm and a margin resolution of 60 lp/mm, providing detailed clarity even in challenging conditions. Its compact and durable design, featuring a size of Ø30 X 30mm and a weight of 60g, allows for easy integration into existing systems. The lens is equipped to perform well in a wide range of temperatures, from -10°C to +50°C, ensuring reliability in various industrial settings. Whether used in automated inspection, quality control, or robotics, the Kowa LM8JC excels in delivering crisp, precise visuals critical for efficient machine vision operations.
Features:
- 2/3" megapixel C-mount industrial lens
- 8mm fixed focal length
- Manual iris control (F-stop 1.4 - 16)
- High center resolution of 100 lp/mm
- Optimized for pixel sizes from 5.0μm
- Durable, compact design (Ø30 x 30mm, 60g)
Applications:
- Automated inspection systems
- Quality control
- Robotics vision systems
- Industrial imaging
- Optical measurement systems
| Aperture (F-stop) | 1.4 - 16 |
| Aperture (control) | Manual |
| Application field | Machine Vision |
| Back focus in air (mm) | 11.3 |
| Control (focus) | Manual |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, horizontal (mm) | 136 |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, vertical (mm) | 96.1 |
| Filter size (mm) | M27 x P0.5 |
| Focal length (mm) | 8 |
| Focus range (m) | 0.1 - ∞ |
| Mount | C-mount |
| Pixel size (µm) | 5 |
| Resolution, centre (lp/mm) | 100 |
| Resolution, margin (lp/mm) | 60 |
| Sensor size | 2/3" |
| Series | JC |
| Size (mm) | Ø30 x 30 |
| TV distortion (%) | -6.2 |
| Temperature range (℃) | -10°C - +50°C |
| Type of lens | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Wavelength range | Peak Coating (400nm – 1000nm) |
| Weight (g) | 60 |



