MC12K series

Macro lenses for 12k and 16kpx line scan cameras Download flyer

MC12K series are macro lenses specifically optimized to work with high resolution line scan cameras with sensor size up to 62 mm.
Infinite conjugate lenses, like photographic equipment optics, will offer poor performances when used to observe objects from up close: MC12K series are macro by design, enabling unmatched and uniform optical performances at short working distances.

MC12K series are the ideal choice for industrial applications where maximum image resolution is required: solar cells and printed sheets inspection, web inspection or high speed product sorting are just a few examples.

In addition to the standard M72x0.75 mount, MC12K lenses can be easily equipped with any camera mount at no additional cost ensuring wide compatibility with most common linescan cameras.


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Key advantages

  • Macro design
    Achieve unmatched resolution in critical applications: these objectives consistently deliver superior image quality than standard fixed focal length lenses used with extension tubes
  • Exceptional low distortion
    Perform measurement tasks with a high degree of accuracy and reliability.
  • Optimized for high resolution linescan cameras
    MC12K feature a large image circle ensuring wide compatibility with line scan sensors (up to 62.4 mm) .
  • Color correction
    MC12K can distinguish the finest tonal gradations and are the ideal solution for demanding applications where color consistency is required.
  • Industrial design for factory automation
    MC12K feature precise manual focusing mechanism to achieve the best possible image sharpness, fixed aperture and dedicated clamping mechanics ensuring robustness and ease of use.
  Detector type Optical specifications Dimensions Datasheet
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Part number Focusing Mag. Line - 12K
12k x 5.2 µm
62.4
Line - 12K
12k x 5 µm
61.44
Line - 16K
16k x 3.5 µm
57.34
35 mm
w x h
36 x 24
WD F/N Distortion
typical (max)
Field
depth
CTF
50
lp/mm
Image
side
N.A.
Object
side
N.A.
Mount Length Diam.
(x) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm x mm) (mm) (%) (mm) (%) (mm) (mm)
(1) Object field of view (mm x mm) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5)
MC12K 200X nearnominalfar 2.0172.0001.983 30.731.231.3 30.530.731.0 28.728.729.2 17.8 x 11.918.0 x 12.018.2 x 12.1 93.694.094.4 18 < 0.01 (0.02) 0.15 > 30 0.028 0.056 M72 x 0.75
FD 6.56
281.8 76
MC12K 150X nearnominalfar 1.5171.5001.484 40.941.641.8 40.541.041.4 38.238.239.0 23.7 x 15.824.0 x 16.024.3 x 16.2 109.3110.0110.7 15 < 0.01 (0.02) 0.2 > 40 0.033 0.05 M72 x 0.75
FD 6.56
242.5 76
MC12K 100X nearnominalfar 1.0181.0000.984 61.062.463.1 60.461.462.5 56.957.358.9 35.4 x 23.636.0 x 24.036.6 x 24.4 134.0135.5137.0 12 < 0.01 (0.02) 0.3 > 50 0.042 0.042 M72 x 0.75
FD 6.56
195.0 76
MC12K 067X nearnominalfar 0.6840.6670.667 90.793.693.0 89.992.292.2 84.786.086.8 52.7 x 35.154.0 x 36.055.4 x 36.9 179.7183.0186.4 10 < 0.01 (0.02) 0.6 > 60 0.050 0.033 M72 x 0.75
FD 6.56
169.6 76
MC12K 050X nearnominalfar 0.5170.5000.483 119.9124.8128.3 118.8122.9127.1 111.9114.7119.7 69.6 x 46.472.0 x 48.074.5 x 49.6 217.1223.0229.1 9 < 0.01 (0.02) 0.9 > 50 0.056 0.028 M72 x 0.75
FD 6.56
153.3 76
MC12K 025X nearnominalfar 0.2660.2500.234 233.2249.6265.6 231.1245.8263.2 217.6229.4247.9 135.3 x 90.2144.0 x 96.0154.2 x 102.8 393.6415.5393.6 8 < 0.05 (0.1) 3.2 > 50 0.063 0.016 M72 x 0.75
FD 6.56
138.9 76
MC12K 012X nearnominalfar 0.1420.1250.108 438.3498.8572.6 434.4491.1567.5 409.1458.4534.5 254.4 x 169.6287 x 192332.5 x 221.7 678.5762.0873.2 7 < 0.05 (0.1) 11 > 50 0.071 0.009 M72 x 0.75
FD 6.56
125.3 76
MC12K 008X nearnominalfar 0.1000.0830.067 619.1747.9932.0 613.5736.4923.6 577.7687.3869.9 359.2 x 239.5432 x 288541.1 x 360.7 924.11102.51370.9 7 < 0.05 (0.1) 15 > 50 0.071 0.006 M72 x 0.75
FD 6.56
121.0 76

Notes

  1. Maximum and minimum acceptable focusing change
  2. Working F-number: the real F-number of a lens when used as a macro. Lenses with smaller apertures can be supplied on request
  3. Percent deviation of the real image compared to an ideal, undistorted image: typical (average production) values and maximum (guaranteed) values are listed.
  4. At the borders of the field depth the image can be still used for measurement but to get a very sharp image only half of the nominal field depth should be taken into account
  5. Measured from the front end of the mechanics to the camera flange; take into account a +/- 2.5 mm tolerance due to the focusing mechanism
  6. FD stands for Flange Distance (in mm), defined as the distance from the mounting flange (the “metal ring” in rear part of the lens) to the camera detector plane.

MC12K 200X
MC12K 150X
MC12K 100X
MC12K 067X
MC12K 050X
MC12K 025X
MC12K 012X
MC12K 008X

Technical documents

Data table XLS
MC12K focusing instructions PDF
Product user guide PDF

Press & marketing content

MC12K product presentation PDF
Macro lenses brochure PDF
Opto Engineering 2014 catalog PDF

Layout files

MC12K 200X
MC12K 150X
MC12K 100X
MC12K 067X
MC12K 050X
MC12K 025X
MC12K 012X
MC12K 008X

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Wide image circle

MC12K is optimized to cover most of the line scan sensor sizes up to 62.4 mm.

sensor sizes

Standard lens

MC12K

Color correction

MC12K chromatic correction makes it well suited to applications requiring high color fidelity: for example in the print / publishing industry, where machine vision systems are installed to continuously check the press output for color discrepancies and misregistrations.

On the left, an image acquired with a standard lens, showing chromatic aberration.
On the right, the same image acquired with MC12K lens, color corrected in the Visible range.


Standard lens

MC12K

Ultra low distortion

Designed for extremely fast and accurate operation, MC12K minimal optical distortion makes this lens valuable for measurement tasks, especially on large and flat objects.

The same keyboard sample, acquired with a conventional lens (left) and a low-distortion MC12K (right), highlighting the absence of pincushion-shaped distortion.