Kowa LM18VM42 2″ 18mm F2.8 Manual Iris M42 Mount Lens, 50 MP Rated
By: Kowa
Security and Factory Automation Lenses
Kowa : LM18VM42
Description
Kowa’s new 2” VM series is rated at 50 MP and can cover sensors with a diameter of 32mm or less. To ruggedize and increase durability, the large format VM lenses incorporate a unique locking switch mechanism that prevents thumb screws from falling off due to repetitive use, vibration, or shock. The VM series are ideal for applications such as line scan, flat panel display inspection, and aerial photography.
Features
Product Information LM18VM42 | 2" ø32mm 50MP
- ø32mm image circle M42-mount industrial lens
- Focal length: 18mm
- High quality lenses with a resolving power of 3.1μm
- Suitable for 8K resolution and rated at up to 50 megapixels for use with top performance cameras
- The flange back distance can be modified by attaching optional mount adapters
- High magnification design with a focusing range as close as 0.1m
- For sensors from pixel size 3.1μm
- Suitable for Sony IMX342, CMOSIS CMV12000, CMV20000 & CMV50000
- Suitable for APS-C Format
- ø32mm image circle
Specifications
| Focal Length | 18mm |
| Lens Type | Fixed Focal Length |
| Image Size | 2"(25.6x19.6x32mm) |
| Iris Range (F-Stop) | F2.8 - 16 |
| Angle of View (4/3") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 54.1x41.8x65.0° |
| Angle of View (APS-C) (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 63.4x49.7x74.8° |
| Angle of View (2") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 70.5x56.1x81.8° |
| TV Distortion | 70.5x56.1x81.8° |
| Minimum Object Focus Distance (4/3") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 123 x 92 x 154mm |
| Minimum Object Focus Distance (APS-C) (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 149 x 111 x 187mm |
| Minimum Object Focus Distance (2") (Hor. x Ver. x Dia.) | 172 x 128 x 213mm |
| Filter Thread Size | M77x0.75 |
| Focusing Range | 0.1m |
| Flange Back | 17.526mm in air |
| Back Focus | 15.5mm in air |
| Front/Rear Effective Diameter | Front Φ55.0mm / Rear Φ25.4mm |
| Mount | M42x1 |
| Exit Pupil Location | -65.1mm |
| Temperature Range | -10°C ~ +50°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C ~ +60°C |
| Resolution: Center/Corner | Center 160lp/mm / Corner 1 |
Resources & Documents
| lm18vm42-specs.pdf | |
| kowa-vm-brochure.pdf |