Kowa lenses for machine vision and factory automation

Kowa machine vision lenses are designed for demanding industrial imaging, factory automation, robotics, quality inspection, semiconductor inspection, logistics, and scientific imaging applications. Available for sensor formats from 1/2" to APS-C and large-format line scan cameras, Kowa lenses provide exceptional image quality, low distortion, high MTF performance, and support for visible, NIR, SWIR, and VIS-SWIR imaging. 1stVision offers Kowa C-mount, M42, TFL, F-mount, varifocal, ruggedized, and large-format machine vision lenses for virtually any industrial camera application.

2/3" C-mount Lenses

	LM-JCM2, 2/3", 5MP, High Resolution Lenses For sensors with pixel sizes from 3.45µm. Rated for 5 megapixel machine vision cameras. Very low distortion for precision imaging applications. Fast F-stop options up to F1.4. Read More... High-resolution optical performance for industrial inspection.		LM-JC5MC, 2/3", 5MP, Ultra Compact Lenses For sensors with pixel sizes from 3.45µm. Physical size designed to be reduced by 50% compared to previous models in the JC5M2 series. Featuring a highly compact form factor and lightweight design. A click-stop iris adjustment mechanism is implemented. Read More... Shock and vibration resistant. Suitable for Sony IMX250, IMX252, IMX264, IMX265 and similar sensors. Waterproof models are available with “-WP” in the manufacturer part number.
	LM-JC10M, 2/3", 10MP, High Resolution Lenses For sensors with pixel sizes from 2.5µm. Rated for 10 megapixel machine vision cameras. Floating mechanism helps reduce optical aberrations. Broadband coating supports transmission from visible to NIR wavelengths. Read More... Very low distortion for measurement and inspection. High MTF performance from image center to corner.		LM-JCM-V, 2/3", 2MP, Ruggedized Lenses For sensors with pixel sizes from 4.5µm. 2/3" C-mount industrial lens series. Ruggedized design for use in environments with strong vibration and shock. Lock nut design helps maintain fixed focus. Read More... Inner glass elements are glued to increase stability. Suitable for OnSemi Python500, e2v EV76C570, Aptina MT9M131 and similar sensors. Patented mechanical design for harsh industrial applications.
	LM-JC1MS, 2/3", 2MP, Compact Low Distortion Lenses For sensors with pixel sizes from 4.5µm. Compact, powerful lens design for industrial imaging. Very low distortion for precise image capture. Very good brightness in the image corners. Read More... Consistent resolution from image center to edge. Vibration and shock resistant design.

1.1" / 1.2" High-Resolution C-Mount Lenses

Kowa LM-FC24M, 1.1", 24MP, High Resolution Lenses

LM-FC24M, 1.1", 24MP, High Resolution Lenses

For sensors with pixel sizes from 2.5µm.
Designed for 1.1" sensors and compatible with select 1.2" format sensors.
Rated for 24 megapixel machine vision cameras.
Floating mechanism helps eliminate optical aberrations.

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1" C-Mount Lenses

	LM-HC, 1", 5MP, High Resolution Lenses For sensors with pixel sizes from 5.0µm. Rated for 5 megapixel machine vision cameras. Excellent light transmission for bright, high-contrast imaging. Very good brightness in the peripheral image areas. Read More... Economical 1" lens option for industrial imaging. Locking screws help secure focus and iris settings.		LM-HC-V, 1", 5MP, Ruggedized Lenses For sensors with pixel sizes from 5.0µm. Rated for 5 megapixel machine vision cameras. Ruggedized design for use in environments with strong vibration and shock. Lock nut design helps maintain fixed focus. Read More... Inner glass elements are glued to increase stability. Very good brightness in the image corners. Suitable for Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000, Sony IMX249 and similar sensors.
	LM-HC-SW, 1", Megapixel, SWIR Lenses For sensors with pixel sizes from 5.0µm. Designed for 1" SWIR cameras and smaller sensor formats. Optimized for SWIR imaging with high transmission from 800nm to 1900nm. C-mount fixed focal length lens series. Read More... Suitable for solar cell inspection, waste sorting, biological research and other SWIR applications. Available in multiple focal lengths for different fields of view. Designed for NIR-to-SWIR wavelength imaging.		LM-HC-VIS-SW, 1", 12MP, VIS-SWIR Lenses For sensors with pixel sizes from 3.1µm. Designed for 1" VIS-SWIR and SWIR sensors. Rated for 12 megapixel machine vision cameras. Wavelength range supports VIS-SWIR imaging from 450nm to 2000nm. Read More... Suitable for Sony IMX990, IMX991 and similar VIS-SWIR sensors. Very low distortion for high-resolution inspection. Compact, high-performance design for visible through SWIR imaging.

4/3" Large C-Mount Lenses

Kowa LM-XC, 4/3", 20MP, Large Format C-Mount Lenses

LM-XC, 4/3", 20MP, Large Format C-Mount Lenses

For sensors with pixel sizes from 3.0µm.
Designed for up to 4/3" format sensors with a 23mm image circle.
Rated for 20 megapixel machine vision cameras.
Low distortion for high-end inspection applications.

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2" / APS-C / Large Format Lenses

Kowa LM-M42, 2", 50MP, M42 Mount Lenses

LM-M42, 2", 50MP, M42 Mount Lenses

For sensors with pixel sizes from 3.1µm.
Designed for 2" and APS-C format sensors.
Rated for 50 megapixel and 8K-class machine vision cameras.
Ø32mm image circle for large-format area scan cameras.

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Kowa LM-M35, 2", 50MP, TFL Mount Lenses

LM-M35, 2", 50MP, TFL Mount Lenses

For sensors with pixel sizes from 3.1µm.
Designed for 2" and APS-C format sensors.
Rated for 50 megapixel and 8K-class machine vision cameras.
Ø32mm image circle for large-format area scan cameras.

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F mount and Line Scan Lenses

Kowa LM-LF / LM-CLS <br>Large Format, Line Scan F-Mount / TFL-II Lenses

LM-LF / LM-CLS
Large Format, Line Scan F-Mount / TFL-II Lenses

For sensors with pixel sizes from 7.5µm on LF line scan models and 3.1µm on CLS color line scan models.
Designed for large-format line scan cameras.
Large image circle options up to approximately 43.3mm to 46mm depending on model.
Available with Nikon F-mount or TFL-II mount options.

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Small Format / Compact Lenses

Kowa LM-NCL, 1/1.8" / 1/2", Megapixel, Compact Lenses

LM-NCL, 1/1.8" / 1/2", Megapixel, Compact Lenses

For sensors with pixel sizes from 5.0µm.
Designed for compact machine vision cameras using smaller image formats.
High-resolution lens design for industrial imaging.
All-metal body with glass optics.

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Specialty Use-Case Families

Kowa LMVZ, Varifocal, C-Mount, Adjustable FOV Lenses

LMVZ, Varifocal, C-Mount, Adjustable FOV Lenses

Pixel size rating varies by model; select based on the camera sensor and resolution requirement.
Varifocal focal length adjustment supports flexible field-of-view setup.
C-mount compatibility for broad industrial camera integration.
Supports high-resolution megapixel imaging sensors.

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Kowa LM-NCM, 1/1.8", 2MP, Wide Angle Lenses

LM-NCM, 1/1.8", 2MP, Wide Angle Lenses

For sensors with pixel sizes from 4.5µm.
Designed for 1/1.8" format sensors and smaller.
Super wide-angle optical design.
Very low distortion for wide field-of-view imaging.

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