Machine Vision Lens – C0823014M5

C0823014M5 is CCTV lens 2/3″ 8mm C-Mount FA lens, Low-Distortion lens for machine vision, F1.4~16 aperture, High-Resolution 5-Megapixel.

When matching this lens to an industrial camera, sensor dimensions and required scene coverage should be considered together with focal length. The Sensor Guide provides useful information for understanding sensor and lens compatibility.

2/3″ 8mm F1.4 C-Mount Machine Vision Lens

This 2/3-inch 5MP 8mm C-Mount machine vision lens combines a fast F1.4 aperture with less than 1% TV distortion, providing a balanced optical solution for factory automation and industrial inspection systems. Its 67° diagonal field of view offers practical scene coverage for close-to-medium working distances while maintaining detailed image performance.

With a manual F1.4–16 aperture, manual focus, and C-Mount interface, this lens gives system integrators flexible optical control when configuring machine vision cameras for automated inspection and industrial imaging.

Product Highlights at a Glance

• 5MP resolution for detailed industrial inspection imaging.
• F1.4 fast aperture supports imaging under demanding lighting conditions.
• <1% TV distortion helps maintain consistent image geometry.
• 2/3-inch sensor coverage fits a wide range of industrial machine vision cameras.
• M37 × 0.5 filter thread enables compatible filter integration.

C-Mount Machine Vision Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This 2/3-inch machine vision lens is designed for industrial inspection systems that require a combination of image detail, controlled distortion, and flexible exposure adjustment. The 8mm focal length provides a 67° diagonal field of view, making it suitable for inspection setups where the camera needs moderate scene coverage without the extreme viewing angle of a specialized wide-angle lens.

The F1.4 maximum aperture is particularly useful in factory automation environments with limited or variable illumination. By allowing more light to reach the sensor, the lens can support shorter exposure times and more flexible camera configuration when production-line targets are moving or when available illumination is restricted.

For automated inspection, the lens can be used for component presence checking, dimensional inspection, assembly verification, surface inspection, and product positioning. Its less-than-1% TV distortion helps maintain more consistent object geometry across the image, which can be beneficial when image-based measurements or positional judgments are involved.

In robotic production cells, the lens can serve as the optical interface for cameras used to identify components, verify assembly status, or provide visual information for automated handling. The manual iris and focus allow engineers to fine-tune the optical setup during system installation.

The lens is also suitable for compact industrial imaging equipment where a standard C-Mount camera and 2/3-inch sensor are preferred over larger-format camera systems.

For broader machine vision system integration, explore Machine Vision Solutions and Robotics Vision Solutions.

Compatible Device List

• 2/3-inch Industrial Cameras: Designed for C-Mount cameras using compatible 2/3-inch image sensors.
• 5MP Machine Vision Cameras: Suitable for industrial cameras used in automated inspection and quality-control systems.
• Factory Automation Equipment: Can be integrated into production-line inspection stations, assembly verification equipment, and automated optical inspection systems.
• Robotic Inspection Cameras: Suitable for robotic work cells requiring detailed imaging for component recognition, positioning, or inspection.
• Low-Light Industrial Imaging: The F1.4 maximum aperture provides additional optical flexibility for applications where illumination is limited.
• Filtered Vision Systems: The M37 × 0.5 filter thread allows compatible optical filters to be incorporated into the camera assembly.

When designing an automated inspection system, engineers should evaluate focal length, sensor format, working distance, field of view, and required image resolution together. The Lens Selection Guide provides additional guidance for choosing an industrial lens, while the FOV Calculator can help estimate the required scene coverage.

For applications requiring further optical customization or specific mechanical configurations, contact Towin to discuss lens requirements with the engineering team.

Designed for factory automation, machine vision inspection, robotic inspection, component recognition, and industrial imaging applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of camera is this 8mm lens designed for?
A: This lens uses a C-Mount interface and is designed for industrial cameras with compatible 2/3-inch sensors. It supports resolutions up to 5MP according to the supplied specification.

Q: What is the field of view of the 8mm C-Mount lens?
A: The lens provides a 67° diagonal FOV, 56.5° horizontal FOV, and 44° vertical FOV. Actual image coverage depends on the camera sensor and working distance.

Q: Is this lens suitable for factory automation?
A: Yes. Its 5MP resolution, C-Mount interface, 2/3-inch sensor coverage, F1.4 aperture, and controlled distortion make it suitable for many factory automation and automated inspection applications.

Q: Is this a low distortion lens?
A: The specified TV distortion is less than 1%, which provides relatively controlled geometric distortion for industrial imaging. Whether this performance is sufficient depends on the accuracy requirements of the specific inspection system.

Q: Can I install an optical filter on this lens?
A: Yes. The lens has an M37 × 0.5 filter thread for compatible optical filters.

Q: Does the lens have automatic iris or focus control?
A: No. Both the iris and focus are specified as manual. This allows the optical settings to be adjusted during installation and system calibration.

Q: How can I calculate the field of view required for my inspection system?
A: The required FOV depends on the sensor size, focal length, working distance, and target dimensions. The FOV Calculator can be used to estimate the image coverage before selecting the lens.

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