C-mount lens for machine vision cameras collection

C-mount lens for machine vision cameras

C-mount lenses are industrial lens and camera components used to create sharp, stable and repeatable images in machine vision systems. Thanks to their standardized C-mount thread, they can be combined with many industrial cameras used for inspection, measurement, robotics, automation and production monitoring.

Whether the project requires a single C-mount lens or a complete camera component setup, VA Imaging helps Canadian companies match the lens, camera, lighting and accessories to the application requirements. Many C-mount lenses are available from stock, which helps reduce lead times for machine vision projects in Canada. For high-volume projects or applications with specific optical or mechanical requirements, VA Imaging can also support custom C-mount lens requests.

C-mount lens products

C-mount lens and camera component selection for Canadian applications

A C-mount lens should be selected based on the camera sensor, field of view, working distance, resolution, aperture and environment. These factors define how clearly the camera can capture the object, how much detail is visible and how reliable the image remains in a production setting. For Canadian machine vision projects, the lens is often selected together with the camera, lighting and mounting setup. A strong lens choice helps create consistent image quality for automated inspection, robotic guidance, measurement, code reading and process control.

Matching focal length, field of view and sensor size

Focal length is one of the most important specifications when choosing a C-mount lens. It determines the field of view together with the working distance and sensor size of the camera.

A shorter focal length gives a wider field of view, which can be useful when the camera needs to capture a larger area. A longer focal length gives a narrower field of view and more magnification, which can help when inspecting smaller details or objects from a greater distance.

The lens must also support the camera sensor size. If the image circle of the lens is too small for the sensor, the image may show dark corners, reduced sharpness or lower optical performance. For this reason, sensor format and lens compatibility should always be checked before selecting a lens.

To calculate the right focal length for your application, you can use the lens calculator. This helps define the relationship between working distance, sensor size and required field of view.

Resolution, pixel size and aperture

Lens resolution should match the camera sensor and pixel size. A high-resolution camera needs a lens that can deliver enough optical detail, otherwise the camera cannot use the full potential of the sensor.

For more technical guidance, read our article about how to select the best lens resolution for the pixel size of your camera.

Aperture also plays an important role in machine vision. It affects exposure, light sensitivity and depth of field. A larger aperture can help in low-light conditions, while a smaller aperture can increase depth of field when more of the object needs to stay in focus.

C-mount lens products from VA Imaging for Canada

VA Imaging offers more than 50 C-mount lenses for machine vision cameras, with options for 5MP, 10MP, 12MP, 20MP, 25MP and 45MP resolution classes. The range includes multiple focal lengths, sensor formats, apertures, macro options, varifocal lenses and ruggedized versions.

For repeatable machine vision setups, C Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses are often a practical choice. They provide stable magnification and a consistent field of view when the camera position, working distance and inspection area remain fixed.

If your application needs a lens that is not available directly in the online portfolio, VA Imaging can help with custom lens requests. You can also contact our team for support with lens selection.

C-mount lenses for your vision application

C-mount lenses are used in many Canadian automation and machine vision projects because they offer a flexible combination of optical performance, compact design and reliable mounting. They can be used in both standard and demanding industrial environments.

Common applications include quality inspection, object positioning, robot guidance, production monitoring, label verification, code reading, dimensional inspection and close-up imaging. The right C-mount lens helps the camera capture the image data needed for software to detect, measure, inspect or guide.

Fixed focal length, zoom, macro and telecentric C-mount lenses

Different C-mount lens types are available depending on the application.

Fixed focal length C-mount lenses are widely used in machine vision because they provide stable magnification and repeatable image capture. The focus and aperture can be adjusted, but the focal length remains fixed. This makes them suitable for inspection stations, production lines, measurement tasks and other setups where the camera position and working distance do not change

These lenses offer a variable magnification, allowing for a wide range of field of views without changing camera position or more flexibility in the working distance. They are typically characterized by their maximum and minimum focal length. Zoom lenses are available in manual focus or motorized/autofocus such as those commonly used in CCTV systems and machine vision applications. 

These lenses are specialized for close-up images, designed for high resolution applications where a short working distance is required. They feature a short minimum focusing distance and a shallow depth of field, making them ideal for capturing intricate details of small subjects. We have macro lenses available for 12MP resolution for 25, 35, 50 and 75mm focal length.

Telecentric lens are used when accurate measurement is required with minimal perspective distortion. They are a strong option for dimensional inspection, gauging and applications where measurement accuracy is more important than a wide field of view.

Advantages of C-mount lenses for industrial cameras

C-mount lenses are a common choice for industrial cameras because they combine a standardized mechanical interface with many optical options. This makes them suitable for a wide range of machine vision systems.

Stable mounting for industrial camera systems

Manual aperture adjustment for exposure control

Manual focus setting for fixed machine vision setups

Locking screws for focus and iris position

Options for different sensor formats and resolution classes

Fixed focal length, macro, varifocal and ruggedized versions

C-mount lens filters, adapters and focal extenders

C-mount lens filters can improve image contrast, block unwanted wavelengths or support specific imaging methods. VA Imaging offers filter options such as bandpass filters, long pass filters, UV filters, NIR filters and polarizing filters.

A C-mount lens can also be used with certain CS-mount cameras by adding a 5 mm C-CS adapter or extension ring. This can make integration easier when working with different camera mount types.

Focal extenders can increase the focal length of a C-mount lens. A 2x or 4x focal extender can reduce the field of view and increase magnification, which can be useful for close-up inspection or microscope-based machine vision setups.

Quality control, stock and technical support

VA Imaging supplies C-mount lenses designed for industrial machine vision applications. The lenses are built with glass elements and metal housings to support reliable performance in demanding environments.

Quality control helps ensure stable optical performance, consistent mechanical construction and a strong price-performance ratio. This is important for machine vision projects where repeatability and image consistency matter.

For customers in Canada, VA Imaging provides technical support for selecting C-mount lenses, industrial cameras, machine vision lighting, filters and other camera components.

C-mount lenses for vibration and industrial environments

In industrial environments, lenses may be exposed to movement, vibration or mechanical stress. For fixed machine vision setups, focus and aperture locking screws help keep the lens settings stable.

For additional security, blue Loctite® can be used on the locking screws to help prevent loosening caused by vibration. This is a common best practice for industrial C-mount lens installations.

a generated sine wave with an amplitude of 1.5mm and a frequency of 10hz-55hz will shake the lens for 25 minutes in three perpendicular directions

The lens, packaged in the standard package, is dropped 5 times, each from 1 corner, 3 edges and 6 sides at a height of 1m on a rigid surface (steel plate)

Ruggedized C-mount lenses for demanding applications

Ruggedized C-mount lenses are suitable for machine vision applications with vibration, movement, shock or harsh conditions. They help maintain mechanical stability when standard lenses may not be the best fit.

1)       Random vibration test

Conducted vibration tests in 3 axes;
5~10Hz: +12 dB/oct;
10~50Hz: 0.04m2/s3 (0.000416 g2/Hz)
50~100Hz: -12dB/oct
The total root-mean-square acceleration is 0.15Grms
0.5 hours in each axis

Sinusoidal vibration test
Conducted vibration tests in 3 axes;
Test frequency: 10~150Hz
Test magnitude: acceleration amplitude 1g
Test time: Frequency sweep test - the number of frequency sweeps in each axial cycle is 1
Sweep rate (oct/min): 1

Conducted shock tests in 3 axes;
Test magnitude: acceleration amplitude 20g/11ms;
100 pulses in each axis;

FAQ about C-mount lenses in Canada

  • C-mount lenses are camera lenses with a standardized C-mount thread. They are commonly used with industrial cameras, machine vision cameras and other vision system cameras for inspection, measurement, robotics, automation and production monitoring.

  • C-mount lenses are used with industrial cameras and machine vision cameras that have a C-mount interface. Many USB3 Vision cameras, GigE Vision cameras, 5GigE, 10GigE, CoaXPress and area scan cameras can use C-mount lenses, depending on the camera model and sensor size.

  • C-mount and F Mount are different camera lens mount standards. A C-mount is a compact threaded mount commonly used with industrial and machine vision cameras. An F Mount is a larger bayonet-style mount often used with larger-format lenses and cameras that require a bigger image circle.

  • Choose C-mount lenses for your vision application by defining the field of view, working distance, camera sensor size, resolution, pixel size, aperture and environmental requirements. For fixed setups, C Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses are often a strong choice because they provide stable magnification and repeatable image capture.

  • Yes, VA Imaging supports customers across Canada with C-mount lenses for machine vision cameras. VA Imaging helps Canadian companies select the right C-mount lens, camera component and vision setup for inspection, measurement, robotics, automation and production monitoring.

  • Yes, C-mount lenses can be suitable for high-resolution cameras, but the lens resolution must match the camera sensor and pixel size. VA Imaging offers C-mount lenses for several resolution classes, including 5MP, 10MP, 12MP, 20MP, 25MP and 45MP options.

Reviews C-mount lens

  • 10
    Absolutely thrilled

    I am absolutely thrilled with the MER2-160-227U3M camera I purchased from VA-Imaging. The camera exceeds my expectations in every way. The image quality is sharp and clear, even with fast movements... I am absolutely thrilled with the MER2-160-227U3M camera I purchased from VA-Imaging. The camera exceeds my expectations in every way. The image quality is sharp and clear, even with fast movements. Installation was straightforward. VA-Imaging's customer service was also outstanding. They were very helpful in answering my questions and delivered the camera quickly and securely.

  • 8
    Cameras 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.

  • 10
    Easy to deal with

    Its a pleasure to contact with the sales department. They are very polite and always ready to help. Our orders are always delivered on time and the communication is easy and simple. High quality pr... Its a pleasure to contact with the sales department. They are very polite and always ready to help. Our orders are always delivered on time and the communication is easy and simple. High quality products.

  • 10
    embedded camera

    We initially explored several embedded vision camera and USB3 camera options for our application. Our main priorities were compact dimensions and keeping the required software development to a mini... We initially explored several embedded vision camera and USB3 camera options for our application. Our main priorities were compact dimensions and keeping the required software development to a minimum. We selected a VEN-161 boardlevel camera. It was easy to integrate and USB3 Vision interface allowed our software team to get started quickly. The sales guy was very helpful with selecting the hardware for us. We are happy that we selected the USB3 board-level camera instead of a Mipi embedded vision camera as we didn't require now the additional driver development.

  • 10
    Excellent

    It was easy and quick process from ordering to receiving. One personal message from the team is making it even better. Thanks It was easy and quick process from ordering to receiving. One personal message from the team is making it even better. Thanks

  • 10
    Excellent 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.

  • 10
    Fast 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.

  • 8
    Fast delivery

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  • 9
    Fast 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！

  • 10
    Fast 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!

  • 8.5
    Good 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.

  • 10
    Good products and services

    Lead time are a bit long but they VA imaging is a reliable provider that simply does what it says. Each time we needed to talk to someone, we had a proper client service with real listening and the... Lead time are a bit long but they VA imaging is a reliable provider that simply does what it says. Each time we needed to talk to someone, we had a proper client service with real listening and the will to find solutions.

  • 8
    Good 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.

  • 10
    Great

    These people know their subject. Thanks to their help, I was able to successfully complete my machine vision project. They are competent in optics and that makes the difference. Delivery and post-d... These people know their subject. Thanks to their help, I was able to successfully complete my machine vision project. They are competent in optics and that makes the difference. Delivery and post-delivery service at the highest level.

  • 9
    Great customer service, fast delivery.

    Unfortunately they could not help me finding a suitable camera+lens combination for a specific application, but they even assigned a physicist to my query. Unfortunately they could not help me finding a suitable camera+lens combination for a specific application, but they even assigned a physicist to my query.

  • 10
    Great 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 :)

  • 9
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    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.

  • 10
    Great 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.

  • 10
    Great service

    I needed a replacement part for a camera - not only was it delivered almost two weeks earlier than expected, but it also arrived well packaged. I needed a replacement part for a camera - not only was it delivered almost two weeks earlier than expected, but it also arrived well packaged.

  • 10
    Great 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.

  • 10
    Great 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.

  • 10
    Great 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.

  • 10
    High 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.

  • 10
    I like the quality and price of the camera

    I bought a camera and lens. It was delivered fast. Connecting was easy using their quickstep article. The image quality is really great. I bought a camera and lens. It was delivered fast. Connecting was easy using their quickstep article. The image quality is really great.

  • 10
    It 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.

  • 10
    Just great

    Needed a customized lens with fixed iris and I just needed 10 pieces. They where able to do it for just a few euro's extra per lens. Great service Needed a customized lens with fixed iris and I just needed 10 pieces. They where able to do it for just a few euro's extra per lens. Great service

  • 9
    Outstanding 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.

  • 10
    Outstanding 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.

  • 8
    Perfect customer interaction

    Good site and perfect customer interaction. Good site and perfect customer interaction.

  • 10
    Products 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).

  • 10
    Professional 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.

  • 10
    Prompt 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.

  • 10
    Prompt shipment

    Reachable by phone and smooth cooperation. Invoice provided without the need for extra requesting for it. Reachable by phone and smooth cooperation. Invoice provided without the need for extra requesting for it.

  • 10
    Quick 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.

  • 10
    Quick 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.

  • 10
    Quick 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.

  • 10
    Really nice products

    i called them and they proposed the camera, lens and light setup. I received everything 2 days later. Tested it and it works. I didn't expect such a good image quality for the total set price. They... i called them and they proposed the camera, lens and light setup. I received everything 2 days later. Tested it and it works. I didn't expect such a good image quality for the total set price. They recommended the cheapest camera they had, but it's perfect for detecting the defects on my products.

  • 9
    Suitable 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.

  • 10
    The German-speaking customer service team is very attentive to our needs.

    We greatly value our collaboration with VA Imaging. The German-speaking account managers always address our individual requirements and consistently find suitable solutions, even for last-minute ch... We greatly value our collaboration with VA Imaging. The German-speaking account managers always address our individual requirements and consistently find suitable solutions, even for last-minute changes. Thanks to their support and flexibility, we have always been able to implement our projects quickly and smoothly. Thank you for the excellent collaboration!

  • 8
    Very good service

    We are very happy with the quality of goods and services. We are very happy with the quality of goods and services.

  • 10
    Very 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).

  • 10
    Very happy with the support

    I was using cameras from a German competitor, but I was not happy with the support. They contacted me and we where able to select a camera with the same sensor. I received the camera within 2 days.... I was using cameras from a German competitor, but I was not happy with the support. They contacted me and we where able to select a camera with the same sensor. I received the camera within 2 days. It took me half a day to implement their SDK into my software so it was relative easy.

  • 10
    Very 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.

  • 10
    Very pleasant contact, quick response

    My questions were answered very quickly. The right camera was determined quickly and the order placed immediately. Camera delivered within two days. I hope to do business again in the future! My questions were answered very quickly. The right camera was determined quickly and the order placed immediately. Camera delivered within two days. I hope to do business again in the future!

  • 10
    Very smooth transaction

    Great seller, good comunication, ship very fast. Great seller, good comunication, ship very fast.

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