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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-3029Bi-telecentric lens for 1.1" sensor, 1x, WD 178 mm, C-mount C-mount1.1"178 mmF1118.5 mm-$1,129.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-3027Bi-telecentric lens for 2/3" sensor, 0.06x, WD 398 mm C-mount2/3"398 mmF8-0.06x$5,009.00Quote Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-3031Bi-telecentric lens for 1.1" sensor, 1.5x, WD 110 mm, C-mount, F11 C-mount1.1"110 mmF1112.3 mm-$1,469.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-3026Bi-telecentric lens for 2/3" sensor, 0.053x, WD 372 mm, C-mount C-mount2/3"372 mmF4.9-0.053x$5,569.00Quote Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-3013Bi-telecentric lens for 2/3" sensor, 0.18x, WD 110 mm C-mount2/3"110 mmF6-0.18x$2,209.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-3014Bi-telecentric lens for 2/3" sensor, 0.178x, WD 158 mm, C-mount C-mount2/3"158 mmF5.3-0.178x$2,219.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-3008Bi-telecentric lens for 2/3" sensor, 0.7x, WD 110 mm C-mount2/3"110 mmF10-0.7x$1,169.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-3005Bi-telecentric lens for 2/3" sensor, 0.4x, WD 110 mm C-mount2/3"110 mmF7-0.4x$1,439.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2980Bi-telecentric lens for 1.1" sensor, 1.5x, WD 110 mm, C-mount C-mount1.1"110 mmF11-1.5x$1,549.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2984Bi-telecentric lens for 1.1" sensor, 0.6x, WD 190 mm C-mount1.1"190 mmF8.08-0.6x$1,479.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2925Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.5x, WD 250 mm, 1/2", C-mount C-mount1/2"250 mmF15.9-0.5x$1,109.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2974Bi-telecentric lens for 1.1" sensor, 0.5x, WD 65 mm C-mount1.1"65 mmF6-0.5x$1,619.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2924Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.5x, WD 110 mm, 1/2", C-mount with coaxial light C-mount1/2"110 mmF18.8-0.5x$1,109.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2923Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.5x, WD 110 mm, 1/2", C-mount C-mount1/2"110 mmF18.8-0.5x$1,109.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2926Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.6x, WD 65 mm, 1/1.8", C-mount C-mount1/1.8"65 mmF11.9-0.6x$1,439.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2929Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.8x, WD 65 mm, 1/2", C-mount with coaxial light C-mount1/2"65 mmF23.9-0.8x$1,439.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2927Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.6x, WD 65 mm, 1/1.8", C-mount with coaxial light C-mount1/1.8"65 mmF11.9-0.6x$1,439.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2928Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.8x, WD 65 mm, 1/2", C-mount C-mount1/2"65 mmF23.9-0.8x$1,439.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2933Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.8x, WD 250 mm, 1/2", C-mount C-mount1/2"250 mmF17.5-0.8x$1,439.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2935Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 1x, WD 65 mm, 1/2", C-mount with coaxial light C-mount1/2"65 mmF14.8-1.0x$1,379.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2939Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 1x, WD 150 mm, 1/2", C-mount with coaxial light C-mount1/2"150 mmF27-1.0x$1,379.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2931Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.8x, WD 130 mm, 1/2", C-mount with coaxial light C-mount1/2"130 mmF23.3-0.8x$1,439.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2930Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 0.8x, WD 130 mm, 1/2", C-mount C-mount1/2"130 mmF23.3-0.8x$1,439.00 Ships in 2-3 weeks
LS-TCL-2940Standard / fixed magnification telecentric lens, 1x, WD 250 mm, 1/2", C-mount C-mount1/2"250 mmF20-1.0x$1,379.00 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.