Kowa LM50HC-V | 1" Ruggedized 50mm 5MP C-Mount Lens
Kowa LM50HC-V: High-Performance 50mm Ruggedized Lens for Industrial & Machine Vision Applications
The Kowa LM50HC-V 50mm 5MP C-mount lens is engineered for robust performance in demanding industrial and machine vision environments. Designed specifically to withstand strong vibrations and shocks, this ruggedized lens is ideal for applications such as traffic monitoring, ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems), and various machine vision setups. Its durable construction features glued inner glass elements and a lock nut mechanism to secure focus, enhancing stability even in the harshest conditions.
This lens delivers exceptional brightness, particularly in the corners, ensuring high-quality image capture across a wide field of view. It is optimized for sensors like the Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000, and many other 1" sensors with a pixel size of 5.0μm, making it a versatile choice for modern imaging systems.
With an aperture range of F1.4 to F8 and manual control for precise adjustments, the Kowa LM50HC-V offers flexibility in capturing images in various lighting conditions. The ruggedized design, paired with its high resolution of 120 lp/mm in the center and 80 lp/mm at the edges, ensures clear, sharp images for industrial automation, robotics, and ITS applications.
Features:
- 50mm focal length, 5MP resolution
- Ruggedized design for vibration and shock resistance
- Compatible with 1" sensors such as Sony IMX174 and CMOSIS CMV4000
- Excellent brightness and clarity across the field of view
- Manual aperture control, ranging from F1.4 to F8
- Lock nut focus for enhanced stability
Applications:
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Traffic monitoring and control
- Industrial automation and robotics
- Inspection systems
- High-speed motion capture
- Surveillance in harsh environments
| Focal Length | f=35mm |
| F-Number | F=1 : 1.4, 2.8, 4, 8 |
| Picture Size | 9.6x12.8mm |
| Angle Of View | Ver. Angle - 15.8° Hor. Angle - 20.9° Dia. Angle - 26.1° |
| Distortion | -0.5% |
| Field Of View | Ver. Angle - 82.0 mm Hor. Angle - 110.1 mm Dia. Angle - 139.3 mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.3m |
| Flange Back | 17.526 mm in air |
| Back Focus | 16.8 mm in air |
| Filter Screw Size | M35.5x0.5 |
| Front/Rear Effective Dia. | Front Φ24.3mm / Rear Φ19.1mm |
| Mount | C-Mount |
| Exit Pupil | -50.9mm |
| Temperature Range | -10°C ~ +50°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C ~ +60°C |
| Resolution Center/Corner | Center 120lp/mm / Corner 100lp/mm |
| Weight | 133g |



