Machine vision lenses for industrial cameras
Unique selling points for machine vision lenses
Industrial lenses for industrial image processing
What are the advantages of C-mount lens? C-mount is a standardized thread connection. The main advantages are:
Suitable for all our USB3, GigE and Linescan cameras;
You can set the aperture (iris);
You can set the focus;
You can attach the iris and focus by means of screws;
You can easily and securely mount the lens;
The lens is very light sensitive.
The only disadvantages of the C-mount lens for some application is the size. When you have limited space in you application, take a look at our M12 mount lenses.
What is a CS mount lens?
A CS-mount lens is a lens that is often used in security cameras. A CS-mount lens can only be used on a CS-mount camera. When ordering any of our industrial cameras, you also have the option to order the camera with CS-mount. What are the characteristics of a CS mount lens?
It’s very affordable
You can set the focus;
Usually you can’t adjust the iris;
You can easily and securely mount the CS lens;
Regular new models where the old lenses go EOL, unless large orders of 2000-5000 are placed.
Due to a poorer predictability of the delivery reliability of CS-mount lenses, we do not offer this standard in our online store. We only offer this for volume projects from 100 pieces per year. In addition, we have the possibility to make adjustments to the iris. If you are interested in this lens, please let us know.
What is an M12 or S-mount lens?
A M12 lens, also called S-mount lens, is the most compact lens for a vision camera. For example, this lens can be used in medical equipment and compact handheld devices. The S-mount lens is very small and is often used on compact board-level cameras. Do you want to use this lens on any of our other machine vision cameras? Then it is best to purchase a CS-mount camera, which can be selected at the camera product page. In this case you also need a CS to M12 adapter to secure the lens. We have M12 lenses that are suitable for vision camera with sensor sizes of 1/3", 1/2.5", 1/2.3", 1/2", 1/1.8 or 2/3''".
We have chosen not to sell low quality M12 lenses, but high quality industrial M12 lenses with little to no distortion. Some of our M12 lenses are suitable for high resolution cameras and large image sensors (up to 1/1.8 "). Cheap M12 lenses often have a lot of geometric distortion and are only suitable up to a sensor size of 1/3".
Special machine vision lenses
We have special industrial lenses designed to meet the unique requirements of your image processing projects.
C-mount vs Cs-mount
The difference between a C-mount machine vision lens and CS-mount lens is that the lens mount of the camera with a CS-mount is 5mm shorter. A CS-mount lens must be 5 mm shorter to the image-sensor than a C-mount lens.
It is possible, by means of a lens adapter (5mm ring), to use a C-mount lens on a CS-mount vision camera. However, it is not possible to use a CS-mount lens on a C-mount vision camera. That is because in that case the lens will not be close enough to the image sensor.
Lens Calculator
An easy way to find the right focal length for your application is using our lens calculator. By inputting camera sensor size, field of view and working distance, a recommended focal length for your machine vision lens is calculated. As an advanced feature, you can input your camera parameters (resolution and pixel size) and find out the final FOV with the recommended focal length.
Do you need any help or advise? Contact us and we will help selecting the most suitable machine vision lens for your application.
Which machine vision lens should I purchase?
VA Imaging has an assortment of different types of industrial lenses. When selecting the correct machine vision lens, we recommend the following:
If you have a machine vision application with low volumes or a camera with a sensor larger than 1/1.8" we recommend the use of a C-mount lens.
If you develop a volume product in which the dimensions of the lens are critical, a M12 lens is the best choice. The camera sensor must not exceed 1/1.8".
If you develop a volume product in which the cost of the lens is critical, then both a M12 lens or CS-mount lens are a good choice. Again, the camera sensor must not exceed 1/1.8".
Machine vision lens life cycle
Here at VA Imaging, we understand the importance of long-term planning for your machine vision projects. While our machine vision lenses don't have guaranteed life cycle, we're committed to keeping you informed. We work closely with our manufacturing partners and proactively monitor the availability. Nearly every lens model that has been introduced since our start still remains in stock.
All of our customers will receive a final notification for an opportunity for a last-time buy. This gives you ample time to consider a last-time purchase or explore suitable alternatives we can offer. By staying informed, you can ensure a smooth transition and avoid any potential disruptions to your projects. We also assure that after EOL that a new production run can always be initiated with a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) of 300 pieces.
Need support for industrial lenses?
Would you like to purchase a machine vision lens (C-mount lens, M12 lens, telecentric lens or any other) but you still have a question? Please let us know, we are more than happy to help you further.
Reviews industrial lenses
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8Cameras are a great value for money
The cameras are a great value for money and the lenses also. The software is outdated and needs refreshing. It took me considerable amount of time to discover how to access the camera features. The cameras are a great value for money and the lenses also. The software is outdated and needs refreshing. It took me considerable amount of time to discover how to access the camera features.
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10Excellent quality material and attentive and reliable supplier
In the commercial phase we had maximum support and delivery times were respected. The material is quite good with low and competitive costs. In the commercial phase we had maximum support and delivery times were respected. The material is quite good with low and competitive costs.
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10Fast cable delivery
I had ordered a camera but forgotten to include the required cable. the cable was ordered and delivered very fast. I had ordered a camera but forgotten to include the required cable. the cable was ordered and delivered very fast.
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8Fast delivery
Fast delivery even without paying the speed premium Fast delivery even without paying the speed premium
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9Fast Delivery and good quality!
A very good company, I will continue to cooperate next time！ A very good company, I will continue to cooperate next time！
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10Fast service
Extremely fast service. I got the camera next day. Highly recommend the seller! Thank you! Extremely fast service. I got the camera next day. Highly recommend the seller! Thank you!
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8.5Good Experience
Top, good experience. Very attentive and quick to respond. Product arrived in good condition. Top, good experience. Very attentive and quick to respond. Product arrived in good condition.
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8Good quality and fast delivery
So far, all components meet expectation, it would be great, though, if 3d models for all components were available. So far, all components meet expectation, it would be great, though, if 3d models for all components were available.
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10Great customer support, products and prices
I contacted GeT Cameras to help out with selecting the best camera and lens solution for me. They provided great support. I ordered with express and received the products 2 days later :) I contacted GeT Cameras to help out with selecting the best camera and lens solution for me. They provided great support. I ordered with express and received the products 2 days later :)
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9Great prices, great service, everything great
Bought quite a few cameras from these guys, prices are great, service is great, delivery times of the hardware is also very nice. Bought quite a few cameras from these guys, prices are great, service is great, delivery times of the hardware is also very nice.
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10Great products. Excellent support.
GeT Cameras in Germany made some photo's of our products to show the performance of their cameras and they looked perfect. Recently we purchased a camera with lens, and LED lights. We are not exper... GeT Cameras in Germany made some photo's of our products to show the performance of their cameras and they looked perfect. Recently we purchased a camera with lens, and LED lights. We are not experienced with machine vision but the installation worked out fine. After installation on our laboratory we were surprised again of the high quality of the photos and the versatility of this system. (options in Galaxy viewer and integration in Python. Recently we had an issue with the software and the customer support was able to give us the relevant information to fix it within one day. The next time we need a camera we will not be looking to other suppliers but contact GeT Cameras immediately.
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10Great support and inhouse knowledge of the cameras
First I was a little bit sceptic about buying online industrial cameras. It’s a critical part for our machine. For a new product development there was a lot of price pressure. We needed a cheap cam... First I was a little bit sceptic about buying online industrial cameras. It’s a critical part for our machine. For a new product development there was a lot of price pressure. We needed a cheap camera. I called them and Caspar was providing great support. He even advised a cheaper camera than I had in mind. I was just surprised by the inhouse knowledge of get cameras about machine vision. Never expected this from a webshop. The image an built quality of the camera is also great. The camera feels and operates the same as our Basler cameras.
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10Great support by email
I ordered a 20MP USB3 camera including a lens 2 months ago for a datamatrix code reading application. In the beginning I was sceptic because of the low prices, but support by email was great. They ... I ordered a 20MP USB3 camera including a lens 2 months ago for a datamatrix code reading application. In the beginning I was sceptic because of the low prices, but support by email was great. They advise a lens and provided additional technical information. Unfortunately they don't offer a loan service, but I decided to try it. I had the cameras in house within 2 weeks and connection was easy. The SDK looks like the SDK from Basler so I felt directly comfortable with it. The camera and lens was a perfect match and now I'm able to read small DMC codes on large products with just a single camera.
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10Great support while selecting a lens
We have bought a 20MP camera and lens with extension tubes to use it as a digital microscope in our lab. The support with selecting a lens was great. Connecting the USB3 camera was easy. We receive... We have bought a 20MP camera and lens with extension tubes to use it as a digital microscope in our lab. The support with selecting a lens was great. Connecting the USB3 camera was easy. We received everything on time.
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10High quality
High quality components and service! My order was handled quickly and arrived ahead of schedule. Would recommend. High quality components and service! My order was handled quickly and arrived ahead of schedule. Would recommend.
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10It is important to have a skilled and efficient team of workers to get the goods efficiently.
Maintained a good relationship and very good communication from start to finish to purchase the item. Maintained a good relationship and very good communication from start to finish to purchase the item.
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9Outstanding products and customer service
The customer service staff was friendly, easy to approach and helped us select the appropriate products which fit our use case perfectly. The customer service staff was friendly, easy to approach and helped us select the appropriate products which fit our use case perfectly.
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10Outstanding products and customer service
Get Cameras were extremely kind to sponsor us with some amazing equipment for our RoboCup student team, Delft Mercurians. We had no issues with the cameras, they perform as advertised and enabled u... Get Cameras were extremely kind to sponsor us with some amazing equipment for our RoboCup student team, Delft Mercurians. We had no issues with the cameras, they perform as advertised and enabled us to continue with the project and the company was extremely supportive of us overall. The customer service staff was friendly, easy to approach and helped us select the appropriate products which fit our use case perfectly.
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8Perfect customer interaction
Good site and perfect customer interaction. Good site and perfect customer interaction.
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10Products delivered sooner than promised
Ordered products were delivered sooner than promised, all ordered items were included in the package and we had no problems to make them work (cameras work with the attached software and with Matlab). Ordered products were delivered sooner than promised, all ordered items were included in the package and we had no problems to make them work (cameras work with the attached software and with Matlab).
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10Professional support, fast delivery and good product.
I liked that your team helped me chose the needed equipment by my description. The items that i have ordered are exactly what i have looked for. I liked that your team helped me chose the needed equipment by my description. The items that i have ordered are exactly what i have looked for.
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10Prompt responses to many questions
Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forwar... Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forward. We continue to buy regularly.
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10Quick responses and good selection of cameras
Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forwar... Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forward. We continue to buy from Get-Cameras regularly.
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10Quick shipping and excellent customer service
The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding e... The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding examples to implement the cameras in our systems.
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10Quick shipping and excellent customer service
The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding e... The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding examples to implement the cameras in our systems.
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9Suitable product for us
We already have several of your cameras. These are for stock only. Since we are taking them into stock, that means we are happy with them. Only lead time is little bit longer. We already have several of your cameras. These are for stock only. Since we are taking them into stock, that means we are happy with them. Only lead time is little bit longer.
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10Very good value for money
The camera arrived on schedule and gives excellent images. Very good value for money. The SDK makes it very easy to acquire images into a program of my own written using C++Builder (about 2 hours p... The camera arrived on schedule and gives excellent images. Very good value for money. The SDK makes it very easy to acquire images into a program of my own written using C++Builder (about 2 hours programming).
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10Very helpful customer service
We needed a vision camera for our project very urgently. They where able to deliver it in a few days time. They responded quick to my emails also when I needed support. They send me an article how ... We needed a vision camera for our project very urgently. They where able to deliver it in a few days time. They responded quick to my emails also when I needed support. They send me an article how to quickly install the camera and set the most important parameters. it was very helpfull and within half an hour we had a good live view image. We have also ordered the lens they advised. It provides a nice and sharp image.
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