Standard and custom M12 and S-Mount lens assemblies for security, 3D and laser scanning, barcode scanning, machine vision and factory automation, utility inspection, robotics, biometric scanning, medical imaging, ITC (Intelligent Traffic Control Systems), Agriculture, and Aerospace.

Standard and custom M12 and S-Mount lens assemblies are available in formats and a focal lengths shown below. A sampling of stock lenses is included below. Contact us for custom lenses.
Our C-mount adapters and other accessories – including mounts – are also in stock to help you integrate our lenses with your system. Other value-added services include special coatings, custom apertures, custom packaging, and anti-vibration assembly techniques. Please call applications engineering to discuss your application and the wide range of lens options available from stock … from Universe.
Applications Include: – Security, 3D and laser scanning, barcode scanning, machine vision and factory automation, utility inspection, robotics, biometric scanning, medical imaging, ITC (Intelligent Traffic Control Systems), Agriculture, and Aerospace.
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| Part Number | Focal Length | F/No. | Format Size | Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP120 | 1.25mm | 2.8 | 3.64mm | M12 P=0.5 |
| VG960D | 1.27mm | 2.8 | 4.6mm | M12 P=0.5 |
| VP611 | 1.5mm | 2.7 | 1/4" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-1824KW | 1.78mm | 2.4 | 1/4" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VF180 | 1.8mm | 2 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VP601 | 1.84mm | 2.6 | 1/4" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-2020 | 2.0mm | 2 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-2520 | 2.5mm | 2 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-2818 | 2.8mm | 1.8 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VP-283 | 2.8mm | 2.8 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| PTS-2.9M12 | 2.9mm | 4.5 | 1/4" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-3120M12 | 3.1mm | 2 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| PTS-3.2M12 | 3.2mm | 4.5 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VE300UA | 3.6mm | 2 | 1/4" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VE300UB | 3.6mm | 2 | 1/4" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-3620 | 3.6mm | 2 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-3650 | 3.6mm | 5 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| PTS-3.7M12 | 3.7mm | 4.5 | 1/2" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-4018 | 4.0mm | 1.8 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| PTS-5M12 | 5.0mm | 4 | 1/2" | M12 x 0.5 |
| VC-53 | 5.3mm | 2 | 1/2" | M12 P=0.5 |
| MS-5VLRH | 5.52mm | 2.4 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VH060D | 6mm | 2.4 | 1/2" | M12 P= 0.5 |
| VX060M12 | 6.0mm | 2.8 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-6220 | 6.2mm | 2 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VM-6.5-IR | 6.5mm | 3.5 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-7040CL | 7.0mm | 2.6 | 1/2" | M12 P=0.5 |
| MSV-821 | 8.0mm | 2 | 2/3" | M13 P=0.5 |
| PTS-8M12 | 8.0mm | 4.5 | 1/2" | M12 x 0.5 |
| VM-8 | 8.0mm | 1.4 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VM-820 | 8.0mm | 2 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VH820 | 8.4mm | 2 | 2/3" | M12 P= 0.5 |
| DC-9N | 8.75mm | 2.4 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VX090M12 | 9.0mm | 3 | 1/2" | M12 P=0.5 |
| KA102-M12 | 10.0mm | 2.8 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VM-1018 | 10.0mm | 1.8 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-1219 | 12.0mm | 1.9 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-1260 | 12.0mm | 6 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-1265IR | 12.0mm | 6.5 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VX120 | 12.0mm | 2.8 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-1328 | 13.0mm | 2.8 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-1618 | 16.0mm | 1.8 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VL-1656 | 16.0mm | 5.6 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VX160 | 16.0mm | 2.8 | 1/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| HM-18.5BT | 18.5mm | 1.8 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| DL-25M12 | 25.0mm | 4 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| DL-25M1280 | 25.0mm | 8 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VX250 | 25.0mm | 3 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| C5028M12 | 50.0mm | 2.8 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
| VH500D | 50.0mm | 3.8 | 2/3" | M12 P=0.5 |
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