001 · Optics · Industrial Lenses

Industrial Lenses for Machine Vision & Imaging Systems

Industrial lenses are critical components in machine vision systems, determining how images are captured, how clear and distortion-free they are, and how accurately defects and features can be analyzed. The right choice of lens impacts the accuracy, repeatability, and reliability of any automated inspection or imaging application.

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Industrial Lenses
Focal
8-100mm
Mount
C / CS / F
Distort
<0.1%
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002 · Lens Types

Specialized industrial lenses

Type 01

Standard Fixed Focal Length Lenses (Prime Lenses)

Fixed focal length lenses have a set field of view (FOV) and working distance, making them ideal for applications where object size and position are consistent.

Applications

  • Stationary inspections
  • Barcode reading
  • Object identification

Advantages

  • High optical quality
  • Simple integration
  • Cost-effective
Type 02

Telecentric Lenses

Telecentric lenses are specialized lenses that eliminate perspective distortion and maintain consistent magnification regardless of the objects distance within the depth of field.

Applications

  • Precision dimensional measurement
  • Metrology and calibration
  • Inspection of objects with height variations

Advantages

  • No parallax error
  • Uniform magnification
  • Ideal for measurement-critical tasks

Types

  • Object-space telecentric: Parallel rays from object to lens
  • Image-space telecentric: Parallel rays from lens to sensor
  • Bi-telecentric: Telecentric on both ends for maximum accuracy
Type 03

Macro Lenses

Macro lenses are designed for high magnification close-up imaging. They are suitable for inspecting small components such as electronic chips or surface defects at micron level.

Applications

  • PCB inspection
  • Semiconductor inspection
  • Fine defect analysis

Advantages

  • High resolution
  • Excellent detail capture
Type 04

Fisheye and Wide-Angle Lenses

These lenses offer a much wider FOV than standard lenses. Though they introduce significant distortion, they are useful when capturing a large area is more important than geometric accuracy.

Applications

  • Warehouse surveillance
  • Rough sorting systems

Advantages

  • Large area coverage
  • Suitable for low-precision applications
Type 05

Line Scan Lenses

Line scan lenses are designed for line scan cameras, capturing images one line at a time. These are critical for applications involving continuous materials such as metal sheets, films, and fabrics.

Applications

  • Web inspection
  • Sheet metal or textile inspection

Advantages

  • Continuous imaging
  • High-speed capability
003 · Selection

Key factors when choosing an industrial lens

Sensor Size Compatibility

Ensure the lens supports the size of your image sensor.

Focal Length

Determines magnification and FOV.

Working Distance

The distance between lens and object.

Depth of Field

Affects how much of the object remains in focus.

Distortion

Choose low-distortion lenses for accurate measurements.

Mount Type

Common mounts include C-Mount, CS-Mount, and F-Mount.

Industrial Lens Selection
004 · Expertise

Intelgic's expertise in industrial imaging

At Intelgic, we offer end-to-end industrial imaging solutions, including camera systems, specialized lighting, and lens selection tailored to your inspection needs. Whether it's selecting a telecentric lens for micron-level precision or a high-speed lens for moving lines, we ensure the right optics for every application.

Contact us to learn how we can help design a precision imaging system that meets your production goals.

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