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12 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount Machine Vision Lens (LS-SFA1220-5M)

Machine vision lenses

12 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount Machine Vision Lens (LS-SFA1220-5M)

Model LS-SFA1220-5M

12 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount Machine Vision Lens. Low-distortion 5 megapixel 1/1.8" FA lenses for machine vision in 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 25, 35, 50 and 75 mm focal lengths. The 1/1.8" format also covers 1/2" and 1/3" cameras, and the compact size fits most applications. At a glance: focal length 12 mm; format 1/1.8"; resolution 5MP; aperture F2.0; mount C.

$79.00 USDIn stock · 4 available

Inventory updated Oct 14, 2026

0.31 kg shipping weight · Ships in 2-3 weeks
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Features

  • High resolution: 5 megapixel, covers 5 MP, 3 MP and 1080P cameras
  • Large format: 1/1.8" image size, covers 1/1.8", 1/2" and 1/3" cameras
  • Small size: compact design fits most applications
  • Low distortion for machine vision and ITS

Specifications

ModelLS-SFA1220-5M
Resolution5MP
Format1/1.8"
MountC
Focal length12 mm
ApertureF2.0
Distortion<0.3%
Angle of view (1/1.8", HxVxD)33 x 24.3 x 40.7 deg
M.O.D.0.1 m
Filter threadM25.5 x 0.5
Angle of view (1/2.5", HxVxD)27.2 x 20.7 x 33.3 deg
Angle of view (1/3", HxVxD)22.9 x 17.6 x 28.1 deg
Flange back17.526 mm (in air)
Back focus12.5 mm (in air)
Operating temperature10 to +50 °C
Storage temperature20 to +60 °C
Shipping weight (estimated)0.31 kg

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Applications

  • Automation
  • Machine vision
  • Medical
  • Life science
  • ITS
  • SMT
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Other sizes in the 1/1.8" machine vision lenses series

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LS-SFA35H24-3M3.5 mm, 1/1.8", 3 MP, C-mount $69.00 3 in stockView
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LS-SFA0620-5M6 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount $79.00 2 in stockView
LS-SFA0820-5M8 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount $79.00 5 in stockView
LS-SFA1620-5M16 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount $89.00 4 in stockView
LS-SFA2520-5M25 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount $99.00 5 in stockView
LS-SFA3520-5M35 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount $109.00 5 in stockView
LS-SFA5028-5M50 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount $129.00 5 in stockView
LS-SFA7528-5M75 mm, 1/1.8", 5 MP, C-mount $149.00 4 in stockView