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3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens

3mm FL Blue Series M12 Lens

3mm FL Blue Series M12 Lens
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Iris Option:
Fixed
Length (mm):
16.10
Maximum Diameter (mm):
14
Horizontal Field of View, 1/3" Sensor:
91.2°
Maximum Image Circle (mm):
6.00
Numerical Aperture NA, Object Side:
0.006
Horizontal Field of View @ Max Sensor Format:
91.3°
Number of Elements (Groups):
6(5)
Wavelength Range (nm):
400 - 700
Type:
M12 Imaging Lens
Focal Length FL (mm):
3.00
Primary Magnification PMAG:
0.029X
Maximum Sensor Format:
1/3"
Working Distance (mm):
100 - ∞
Mount:
M12 x 0.5 (S-Mount)
Aperture (f/#):
f/2.5
Distortion (%):
-34.8 @ Full Field
Back Focal Length BFL (mm):
4.8 - 4.7
Coating Specification:
λ/4 MgF2 @ 550nm
Entrance Pupil Position (mm):
4.90
Object Space Principal Plane (mm):
-6.55
Image Space Principal Plane (mm):
2.46
Field of View at Max Sensor Format:
Horizontal: 91.2°
Vertical: 68.5°
Diagonal: 113°
IR Cut Filter:
Yes
Exit Pupil Position (mm):
-3.23
Lens Wavelength Range:
VIS (IR-Cut Filter)
Imaging Lens Type:
High Performance M12 Lens with IR Cut Filter

Regulatory Compliance

RoHS 2015:
Certificate of Conformance:
REACH 241:

Product Family Description

  • Up to ½", S-Mount Lens
  • Up to 5 MegaPixels, 1.4µm Pixel Size Sensors
  • High Resolution Board Camera Lens Optimized for Close WD
  • 2mm to 35mm Focal Length
  • Ruggedized Designs Also Available

TECHSPEC® Blue Series M12 Lenses feature high resolution performance, along with the same great versatility of our TECHSPEC® Green Series M12 Lenses. Each lens consists of several precision glass elements mounted in a compact, aluminum housing. These lenses can connect to C-Mount cameras using the M12 x 0.5 Adapter for C-Mount Cameras (#53-675) or the M12 x 0.5 C-Mount Adapter with Rubber O-Ring (#59-241) for vibration-sensitive environments. TECHSPEC® Blue Series M12 Lenses are ideal for automotive, industrial, and medical imaging application. Prescription data is available by submitting a Request for Prescription Form.

Note: Compatible TECHSPEC® M12 Imaging Lens Accessories available.

Edmund Optics has created multiple product families of our TECHSPEC® M12 S-Mount Lenses, which are designed to provide high resolution. These high performance lenses feature precision glass designs in a metal housing and have optimized specifications between each product family to meet your application needs.

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#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Distortion Plot
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Distortion Plot
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Relative Illumination Plot
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Relative Illumination Plot
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Working Distance versus Field of View Plot
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Working Distance versus Field of View Plot
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Modulated Transfer Function (MTF) Plot, 100mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Modulated Transfer Function (MTF) Plot, 100mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Depth of Field Plot, 100mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Depth of Field Plot, 100mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Modulated Transfer Function (MTF) Plot, 250mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Modulated Transfer Function (MTF) Plot, 250mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Depth of Field Plot, 250mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Depth of Field Plot, 250mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Modulated Transfer Function (MTF) Plot, 500mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Modulated Transfer Function (MTF) Plot, 500mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Depth of Field Plot, 500mm Working Distance, f2.5
#20-055, 3mm FL f/2.5, IR-Cut Blue Series M12 Lens, Depth of Field Plot, 500mm Working Distance, f2.5

Technical Information

Dimensions
Focal Length A B C* D
2.0mm 18.0mm 21.7mm 2.26mm 4.75mm
3.0mm 14.0mm 17.1mm 4.8 - 4.7mm 5.8mm
4.0mm 14.0mm 19.7mm 6.1 - 6.0mm 4.4mm
5.0mm 14.0mm 14.6mm 4.0 - 3.9mm 3.7mm
6.0mm 14.0mm 14.1mm 6.9 - 6.8mm 4.5mm
8.0mm 14.0mm 12.3mm 8.8 - 8.6mm 3.7mm
10.0mm 14.0mm 17.0mm 6.6 - 6.3mm 3.7mm
12.5mm 15.0mm 22.9mm 10.1 - 9.7mm 4.8mm
17.5mm 14.0mm 20.7mm 5.8 - 4.9mm 7.6mm
25.0mm 18.0mm 30.0mm 8.5 - 6.5mm 11.5mm

*Specified for Optimized Working Distance of 150 - 250mm.

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