Kowa LM8HC 1″ 8mm F1.4 Manual Iris C-Mount Lens, 2 Megapixel Rated
Security and Factory Automation Lenses

Kowa : LM8HC
Description
The Kowa LM8HC 1″ megapixel series lenses have low distortion, excellent light transmission, and can be used with smaller format size cameras. The LM8HC is for large format 1″ megapixel applications; it’s also part of Kowa’s lineup of megapixel lenses designed for 1″ megapixel cameras.
Excellent Corner Brightness
No fading along edges of the image
Perfect for Large Format 1″ Megapixel Applications
Assists the megapixel camera in producing large, high resolution images
Low Distortion
Kowa’s design solves distortion issues to create an accurate reproduction of the environment
High Performance and Compact
This high performance lens is optimal for a wide range of applications
Features
Excellent Corner Brightness
No fading along edges of the image
Perfect for Large Format 1" Megapixel Applications
Assists the megapixel camera in producing large, high resolution images
Low Distortion
Kowa's design solves distortion issues to create an accurate reproduction of the environment
High Performance and Compact
This high performance lens is optimal for a wide range of applications
Specifications
Focal Length | 8mm |
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Focal Length Sort Order | 008 |
Lens Type | Fixed Focal Length |
Image Size | 1" (12.8 x 9.6 x 16mm) |
Iris Range (F-Stop) | F1.4 - 16 |
Angle of View 1/1.8" (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 48.5 x 36.9 x 59.5° |
Angle of View 2/3" (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 58.3 x 44.7 x 70.7° |
Angle of View 1" (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 79.4 x 63.0 x 92.4° |
TV Distortion | -1.2% |
Minimum Object Focus Distance (1/1.8") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 105.2 x 77.9 x 133.6mm |
Minimum Object Focus Distance (2/3") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 130.4 x 96.0 x 166.2mm |
Minimum Object Focus Distance (1") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 196.0 x 143.2 x 247.0mm |
Focusing Range | 0.1m |
Flange Back | 17.526mm in air |
Back Focus | 11.2mm in air |
Filter Thread Size | M55x0.75 |
Front/Rear Effective Diameter | Front Φ37.4mm / Rear Φ17.5mm |
Mount | C-mount |
Exit Pupil Location | -45.9mm |
Temperature Range | -10°C ~ +50°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -20°C ~ +60°C |
Resolution: Center/Corner | Center 100lp/mm / Corner 80lp/mm |
Weight | 205g |
Resources & Documents
lm8hc-avs.pdf | Spec Sheet |