{"id":5200,"date":"2026-07-06T07:45:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/?p=5200"},"modified":"2026-07-06T10:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:28:08","slug":"kowa-innovations-new-lf-large-format-ruggedized-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2026\/07\/kowa-innovations-new-lf-large-format-ruggedized-lenses.html","title":{"rendered":"KOWA Innovations: New LF Large Format ruggedized lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/lens\/family\/Kowa-F-mount-and-Line-Scan-Lens?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kowa LF<\/a> high-resolution large-format machine vision lenses are engineered for rigorous industrial imaging. With a 46.0mm image circle, these optics are optimized for 4K <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Line-scan_camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">line scan<\/a> cameras and large-sensor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2022\/02\/area-scan-camera-ideal-for-general-purpose-machine-vision-imaging-while-line-scan-best-for-continuous-materials-high-speed-inspection.html?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">area scan<\/a> systems.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/lens\/family\/Kowa-F-mount-and-Line-Scan-Lens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kowa-LF.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kowa-LF.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kowa-LF-300x285.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rugged large format lenses &#8211; Courtesy Kowa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two mount options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nikon_F-mount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F-mount<\/a> or TFL-II mount<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large image circle options up to approximately 43.3mm to 46mm depending on model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For sensors with pixel sizes from 7.5\u00b5m on LF line scan models and 3.1\u00b5m on CLS color line scan model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very low distortion for web, print, packaging and materials inspection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual focus and iris control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noteworthy features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anti-Rattle F-Mount<\/strong>: Ensures the lens stays locked in place to eliminate image shake in vibration-prone installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enhanced Thumb-Screw Retention<\/strong>: Specialized slide mechanisms prevent thumb screws from working loose, yet allow swift lens removal or changeout as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4K-Ready Optics, Multiple Focal Lengths<\/strong>: Designed for 4K line scan and high-resolution imaging, the LF Series is available in 28 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm focal lengths for a range of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industrial reliability<\/strong>: The new ruggedized LF prototypes set a new standard for stability and service life, delivering secure imaging performance under the most demanding circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lens selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a seasoned imaging professional, you may know exactly how to choose the optimal lens, from the large range of available lenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you may prefer a guided approach.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/contactForm?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"82\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Contact-to-speak-to-an-industry-expert-at-1stvision.png\" alt=\"Contact us\" class=\"wp-image-813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Contact-to-speak-to-an-industry-expert-at-1stvision.png 459w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Contact-to-speak-to-an-industry-expert-at-1stvision-300x54.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Or a hybrid approach, using your own review of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/knowledgebase2\/237\/?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">key considerations in machine vision lens selection<\/a>, together with our guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/contactForm?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"41\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Contact-Us-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1866\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>1st Vision\u2019s<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;sales engineers have over 100 years of combined experience to assist in your camera and components selection.&nbsp; With a large portfolio of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/cameras\/industrialCameras?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cameras<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/lens\/machine-vision-lenses?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lenses<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/cameras\/accessories\/Data-cables?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cables<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/cameras\/accessories\/NIC-cards?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIC cards<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/1stvision-industrial-computer-systems\/embedded-industrial-computer?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">industrial computers<\/a>, we can provide a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/components-needed-for-machine-vision-and-industrial-imaging-systems?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full vision solution<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>About you:<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;We want to hear from you!&nbsp; 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