Kowa LM12XC 4/3″, 12mm, 8 MP Rated, C Mount, Focal XC Series Machine Vision & Factory Automation Lens
Security and Factory Automation Lenses

Kowa : LM12XC
Description
The Kowa LM12XC 4/3″ megapixel lens provides a large image format of Φ23mm(C-mount). These high precision aspherical lenses greatly reduce distortion and produces a high definition picture. LM12XC lenses maintain megapixel resolution thoughout the entire image even if the iris is fully open. In addition, Kowa’s wide-band multi-coating effectively reduces glare and refraction.
Floating Mechanism Design
Kowa’s floating mechanism design virtually eliminates optical abberations from close distance to infinity
XD Extra Low Dispersion
Kowa’s wide-band multi-coating effectively reduces glare and refraction
Low Distortion
High precision aspherical lens greatly reduces distortion and produces a high definition picture
Large Image of Φ23mm (C-mount)
Consistent Megapixel Resolution
Megapixel resolution is maintained throughout the entire image, even if the iris is fully opened
Features
Key Features of the LM12XC
Floating Mechanism Design
Kowa's floating mechanism design virtually eliminates optical abberations from close distance to infinity
XD Extra Low Dispersion
Kowa's wide-band multi-coating effectively reduces glare and refraction
Low Distortion
High precision aspherical lens greatly reduces distortion and produces a high definition picture
Large Image of Φ23mm (C-mount)
Consistent Megapixel Resolution
Megapixel resolution is maintained throughout the entire image, even if the iris is fully opened
Specifications
Specifications for the LM12XC Lens
Focal Length | 12mm |
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Focal Length Sort Order | 012 |
Lens Type | Fixed Focal Length |
Image Size | 4/3" (18.4 x 13.8 x 23mm) |
Iris Range (F-Stop) | F2.0 - 22 |
Angle of View 2/3" (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 39.8 x 30.2 x 48.8° |
Angle of View 1" (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 55.9 x 43.1 x 67.3° |
Angle of View 4/3" (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 74.9 x 59.6 x 86.8° |
TV Distortion | 0.59% |
Minimum Object Focus Distance (2/3") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 85.6 x 63.9 x 107.4mm |
Minimum Object Focus Distance (1") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 125.5 x 93.5 x 157.6mm |
Minimum Object Focus Distance (4/3") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 181.5 x 135.5 x 225.0mm |
Focusing Range | 0.1m |
Flange Back | 17.526mm in air |
Back Focus | 13.0mm in air |
Filter Thread Size | M55x0.75 |
Front/Rear Effective Diameter | Front Φ44.8mm / Rear Φ16.0mm |
Mount | C-mount |
Exit Pupil Location | -43.6mm |
Temperature Range | -10°C ~ +50°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -20°C ~ +60°C |
Resolution: Center/Corner | Center 160lp/mm / Corner 80lp/mm |
Weight | 270g |
Resources & Documents
kowa-lm12xc-avs.pdf | Spec Sheet |