Kowa lenses for machine vision and factory automation

Kowa manufacturers extremely high quality glass camera lenses that are very cost effective for factory automation applications. Kowa categorizes their lenses into their ‘standard‘ 1/2 and 2/3" family, their ‘multi megapixel‘ family, and their 1" megapixel family. All Kowa lenses are glass with metal barrels, have lock mounts, and short MOD. Kowa is one of the few companies that will publish MTF and distortion specifications.

	2/3" 5 Megapixel JCM2 Lenses Very high quality lenses For up to 2/3" sensors For 5 megapixel cameras Very low distortion Read More... Fast F-stop of F1.4 High resolution		JCM-V 2/3" 2 Megapixel Ruggedized C-mount Lenses Patented design 2/3" C-mount industrial 2 megapixel lens Compatible with 2/3" sensors including OnSemi Python500, e2v EV76C570, and Aptina MT9M131 sensors Ruggedized design for superior vibration and shock resistance and dependability Read More... Lock nut instead of screws ensures fixed focus Inner glass elements are glued to increase stability
	HC-V 1" 2+ Megapixel Ruggedized C-mount Lenses Patented design 1" C-mount industrial 2+ megapixel lens Suitable for Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000, and Sony IMX249 sensors and many other 1" format sensors Exceptional brightness thought the image - even in the corners Read More... Ruggedized design for harsh environments with superb vibration and shock resistance Lock nut instead of screws ensures fixed focus Inner glass elements are glued to increase stability		LM-JC5MC 2/3" 5MP Ultra Compact C-mount Lenses For sensors with a pixel size from 3.5µm Suitable for Sony IMX250, IMX252, IMX264, IMX265 and many more sensors Smallest 5 megapixel lens in its class Sensor size 2/3" Read More... Lenses with "-WP" in the Mfg. PN are waterproof lenses
	JC1MS Series Lenses Low distortion High performance even in low light Consistent resolution from center to edges of the image Wide angle optical design Read More... Compact, vibration and shock resistant design High definition images		10 Megapixel 2/3" JC10M Lenses Highest quality lenses available 10 Megapixel rating For up to 2/3" sensors Extremely low distortion Read More... Very high MTF both center and corner
	1" Megapixel HC Lenses Super High Resolution For 1" sensors and smaller Economically priced Excellent Light Transmission Read More... Excellent Corner Brightness Locking Screws		4.3" XC Lenses c mount for up to 23 mm image circle 160+ lp/mm very low distortion wideband multi-coating reduces glare and refraction
	FC24M C-mount Lenses Designed for 1.1" sensors including Sony IMX531, IMX183 and IMX304 sensors Optimized for 2.5 µm pixel size or greater C-mount lens mount Compatible with 1.2" format size Read More... High transmission from the visible to NIR wavelength range Superior optical performance from close distance to infinity		LM-M42 50MP 2" M42 mount Lenses For sensors with a pixel size of 3.1µm or more Suitable for Sony IMX342, CMOSIS CMV12000, CMV20000 & CMV50000 Suitable for APS-C format Ø32mm image circle Read More... M42 lens mount Sensor size 2"
	LM-M35 50MP 2" TFL mount Lenses For sensors with a pixel size of 3.1µm or more Suitable for Sony IMX342, CMOSIS CMV12000, CMV20000 & CMV50000 Suitable for APS-C format Ø32mm image circle Read More... TFL lens mount Sensor size 2"		NCM Wide Angle Lenses Very wide angle optical design Extremely high resolution High precision aspherical lens for very low distortion C-mount lens mount
	F mount and Line Scan Lenses F mount for up to 43.3mm image circle Very low distortion Very close working distance Nikon F or 48mm mount		1/2" NCL Lenses High resolution All metal body, glass lens Locking Screws Excellent Corner Performance Light weight and compact
	1" Megapixel HC-SWIR Lenses Super High Resolution For 1" sensors and smaller Economically priced Excellent Light Transmission Read More... Excellent Corner Brightness Locking Screws Designed for Near Infrared and SWIR applications. Optically coated to maintain high transmission from 800nm-2000nm		HC VIS SWIR 1" 12 megapixel Lenses 1" 12 Megapixel C-mount industrial lens Suitable for Sony IMX990, IMX991 sensors and many other sensors Suitable for sensors with a pixel size of 3.1µm or greater Wavelength range VIS-SWIR (450nm-2000nm), SWIR (1000nm - 2000nm)

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