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Telecentric lenses

How to choose a telecentric lens

Telecentric and bi-telecentric lenses keep magnification constant through the depth of field, so parts measure the same size wherever they sit. Pick by magnification (sensor size / field of view), working distance and the largest sensor you use.

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LS-TCL-0642Object-side telecentric lens, 2.5x, 100 mm WD, 1.1" 2.5xC-mount1.1"100 mmF13.4$629.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0639Object-side telecentric lens, 1.5x, 110 mm WD, 1.1" 1.5xC-mount1.1"110 mmF10$629.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0614Object-side telecentric lens, 4x, 108 mm WD, 1.1", coaxial light port 4xC-mount1.1"108 mmF20$599.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0612Object-side telecentric lens, 4x, 100 mm WD, 1.1", coaxial light port 4xC-mount1.1"100 mmF26.5$599.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0628Object-side telecentric lens, 6x, 108 mm WD, 1.1" 6xC-mount1.1"108 mmF29.7$589.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0611Object-side telecentric lens, 4x, 100 mm WD, 1.1" 4xC-mount1.1"100 mmF26.5$599.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0606Object-side telecentric lens, 3x, 110 mm WD, 1.1" 3xC-mount1.1"110 mmF20.1$589.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0620Object-side telecentric lens, 5x, 102 mm WD, 1.1" 5xC-mount1.1"102 mmF25$589.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0607Object-side telecentric lens, 3x, 110 mm WD, 1.1", coaxial light port 3xC-mount1.1"110 mmF20.1$589.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0636Object-side telecentric lens, 10x, 108 mm WD, 1.1", coaxial light port 10xC-mount1.1"108 mmF52.5$569.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0613Object-side telecentric lens, 4x, 108 mm WD, 1.1" 4xC-mount1.1"108 mmF20$599.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0631Object-side telecentric lens, 8x, 108 mm WD, 1.1", coaxial light port 8xC-mount1.1"108 mmF40.4$579.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0533Bi-telecentric lens, 0.087x, 330 mm WD, 1" 0.087xC-mount1"330 mmF6.5$3,549.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0532Bi-telecentric lens, 0.085x, 372 mm WD, 1.1" 0.085xC-mount1.1"372 mmF6.2$3,679.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0536Bi-telecentric lens, 0.138x, 273 mm WD, 1" 0.138xC-mount1"273 mmF6.5$2,779.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0534Bi-telecentric lens, 0.108x, 318 mm WD, 1.1" 0.108xC-mount1.1"318 mmF6.2$3,049.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0535Bi-telecentric lens, 0.122x, 288 mm WD, 1" 0.122xC-mount1"288 mmF6.5$2,889.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0537Bi-telecentric lens, 0.153x, 273 mm WD, 1.1" 0.153xC-mount1.1"273 mmF6.2$2,529.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0551Bi-telecentric lens, 0.315x, 350 mm WD, 1.75" 0.315xC-mount1.75"350 mmF9.7$2,909.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0543Bi-telecentric lens, 0.204x, 208 mm WD, 1.1" 0.204xC-mount1.1"208 mmF6.2$1,929.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0539Bi-telecentric lens, 0.167x, 263 mm WD, 1.1" 0.167xC-mount1.1"263 mmF6.2$2,269.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0544Bi-telecentric lens, 0.208x, 228 mm WD, 1" 0.208xC-mount1"228 mmF6.5$1,929.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0538Bi-telecentric lens, 0.166x, 238 mm WD, 1" 0.166xC-mount1"238 mmF6.5$2,269.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-0542Bi-telecentric lens, 0.184x, 238 mm WD, 1.1" 0.184xC-mount1.1"238 mmF6.2$2,229.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks

How to choose a telecentric lens

A telecentric lens keeps the image size of the part constant when the part moves closer or farther within the depth of field, and removes perspective, so edges and holes are measured at their true size. Choose by magnification, sensor and working distance.

1. Magnification = sensor size / field of view

The field of view is the sensor size divided by the magnification. Pick the magnification that fits the part with a small margin, or let the telecentric lens calculator work it out for your sensor and part:

MagnificationField of view, 2/3-inch sensor (8.8 x 6.6 mm)Field of view, 1.1-inch sensor (14.1 x 10.3 mm)
0.1x88 x 66 mm141 x 103 mm
0.2x44 x 33 mm70.5 x 51.5 mm
0.3x29.3 x 22 mm47 x 34.3 mm
0.5x17.6 x 13.2 mm28.2 x 20.6 mm
0.8x11 x 8.3 mm17.6 x 12.9 mm
1x8.8 x 6.6 mm14.1 x 10.3 mm
2x4.4 x 3.3 mm7.1 x 5.2 mm
4x2.2 x 1.7 mm3.5 x 2.6 mm

2. Sensor format

The lens must be rated for the camera's sensor format or larger, or the corners go dark. Larger sensors need larger (and longer) lenses with F-mount or M58 / M72 mounts.

3. Object-side or bi-telecentric

Object-side telecentric lenses keep the magnification constant as the part moves. Bi-telecentric lenses are telecentric on the camera side too, so small focus changes and sensor tilt do not change the size either: the choice for the highest measuring accuracy.

4. Working distance, depth of field, front size

Check the working distance against the space in the machine, and the depth of field against how much the part height varies. The front of the lens must be larger than the field of view - a telecentric lens only sees what fits in front of it.

5. Lighting

For silhouettes, pair the lens with a collimated backlight: parallel light gives the sharpest edges. For surface features use a coaxial light that fits the lens.