Zoom Lens – CCL231530AMPC

CCL231530AMPC 15-30mm F1.4 5-Megapixel C-Mount zoom lens with <1% distortion, DC auto iris and IR correction for machine vision, CCTV and ITS.

15-30mm F1.4 5MP C-Mount Manual Zoom Lens

This 15-30mm C-Mount zoom lens is designed for 2/3″ sensors and delivers 5MP resolution with less than 1% distortion. With a fast F1.4 aperture, DC auto iris, manual focus and IR-corrected optical performance, it provides flexible imaging for machine vision, industrial inspection, CCTV and intelligent traffic systems.

For applications requiring precise focal-length selection, the 15-30mm range allows users to adjust the field of view without changing the lens, making it a practical choice for professional imaging systems. Explore more optical solutions through TOWIN C-Mount Lenses.

C-Mount Zoom Lens Core Highlights

• 15-30mm Manual Zoom: Flexible focal-length adjustment for different working distances and fields of view.
• 5MP High-Resolution Imaging: Supports detailed image capture on 2/3″ sensors.
• <1% Low Distortion: Helps maintain accurate image geometry for inspection and recognition tasks.
• Fast F1.4 Aperture: Provides strong light-gathering capability for challenging illumination conditions.
• IR-Corrected Optics: Helps maintain consistent focus performance across visible and near-infrared imaging.

C-Mount Zoom Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This 15-30mm 5MP C-Mount zoom lens is optimized for imaging systems that require adjustable framing, high optical resolution and controlled geometric distortion. Its 15-30mm focal-length range provides a useful balance between scene coverage and subject magnification, allowing system designers to fine-tune the image without replacing the lens.

For factory automation, the combination of 5MP resolution and less than 1% distortion makes the lens suitable for inspection tasks where accurate image reproduction is important. It can be used for component inspection, dimensional verification, surface analysis and automated visual identification. For additional guidance on selecting an appropriate optical configuration, refer to the TOWIN Lens Selection Guide.

The fast F1.4 aperture is particularly useful when the available illumination is limited or when a shorter exposure time is required. Combined with DC auto iris control, the lens can adapt to changing brightness levels in professional surveillance and traffic-monitoring environments.

Its IR-corrected optical design also makes it suitable for systems that operate across visible and near-infrared wavelengths. This can benefit day-and-night CCTV, intelligent traffic monitoring and other vision systems where maintaining image focus across different lighting conditions is important.

Designed for industrial inspection, machine vision, professional CCTV and intelligent traffic monitoring applications.

Compatible Device List

• Industrial Cameras: Compatible with C-Mount industrial cameras using 2/3″ sensors for factory automation and automated inspection systems.
• Machine Vision Systems: Suitable for machine vision cameras used for component inspection, dimensional analysis, defect detection and visual recognition.
• CCTV Cameras: The DC auto iris configuration supports professional security cameras requiring automatic exposure control under changing lighting conditions.
• Traffic Monitoring Cameras: The 15-30mm focal range can be used for fixed-position traffic monitoring where adjustable framing and subject coverage are required.
• Near-Infrared Imaging Systems: IR-corrected optics help maintain consistent imaging performance when systems incorporate near-infrared illumination.
• Optical System Development: The manual zoom and focus configuration provides flexibility during camera installation and system integration.

Why Choose a 15-30mm C-Mount Zoom Lens?

A fixed-focal lens can limit framing flexibility when the camera-to-object distance changes between installations. This C-Mount zoom lens provides a 15-30mm adjustable focal range, allowing engineers to optimize image composition during system deployment.

The <1% distortion specification is also valuable when image geometry matters. For applications involving inspection, measurement or recognition, lower distortion can help reduce geometric errors and simplify downstream image processing.

When designing a complete optical system, focal length, sensor size and field of view should be evaluated together. The FOV Calculator can help estimate the required viewing range, while the Focal Length Calculator can assist with focal-length selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is this?

A: This is a 15-30mm C-Mount manual zoom lens designed for 2/3″ sensors. It combines 5MP resolution, F1.4 aperture, DC auto iris and IR-corrected optics for professional imaging applications.

Q: What sensor size is compatible with this lens?

A: The lens is designed for a 2/3″ image format and supports imaging systems using compatible 2/3″ sensors.

Q: Is this lens suitable for machine vision?

A: Yes. Its 5MP resolution, <1% distortion, C-Mount interface and 15-30mm adjustable focal length make it suitable for various machine vision and industrial inspection applications.

Q: What are the advantages of the 15-30mm focal-length range?

A: The adjustable 15-30mm focal range allows users to change framing and magnification during installation without replacing the lens. This is useful when working distances or target sizes vary between imaging setups.

Q: Is this lens suitable for CCTV applications?

A: Yes. The DC auto iris, manual zoom, manual focus and IR-corrected optical design make it suitable for professional CCTV systems that require adjustable framing and stable imaging under changing illumination.

Q: What does IR corrected mean for this lens?

A: IR correction helps control focus shift between visible and near-infrared wavelengths. This is useful for imaging systems that operate with IR illumination or switch between daytime and nighttime imaging.

Q: What applications benefit from the F1.4 aperture?

A: The F1.4 aperture provides strong light-gathering capability, making the lens useful for industrial imaging, surveillance and traffic monitoring applications where illumination may vary or become limited.

Q: Can TOWIN provide customized optical solutions?

A: Yes. TOWIN supports customized optical solutions for different camera configurations, mechanical requirements and application needs. For project-specific requirements, customers can contact the TOWIN team for further technical discussion.

Explore Related Optical Solutions

For engineers developing a complete vision system, TOWIN provides additional resources covering lens selection, optical design and application-specific imaging. The Optical Design Center provides useful information for optical system development, while the Machine Vision Solutions page covers machine vision applications and lens requirements.

For security and monitoring projects, see Smart Security Solutions. For intelligent transportation and traffic imaging applications, explore Smart Traffic Solutions.

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