2″ 50 Megapixel 3.1μm
- Large image size of φ32mm with M42-mount or TFL-mount.
- High quality lenses with a resolving power of 3.1μm.
- Suitable for 8K resolution and are rated at up to 50 megapixels for use with top performance cameras.
- Kowa’s new and innovative switch locking screw mechanism prevents thumb screws from falling off.
- The flange back distance can be modified by attaching optional mount adapters to convert to TFL-II or other formats.
- High magnification design with a focusing range as close as 0.1m away.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Optional Mount Adapters
- The flange back can change by using optional mount adapters included with each lens.
- Standard: M42-mount has a 17.526mm flange back distance.
| Series | Mount Adapter | Flange Back (mm) | Mount |
| VM42 | FB-1600VM | 16 | M42 Mount |
| FB-1148VM | 11.48 | M42 Mount | |
| FB-1000VM | 10 | M42 Mount | |
| FB-0656VM | 6.56 | M42 Mount | |
| FB-1750VM | 17.5 | TFL-II Mount |
*Mount adapters do not work with VM35 series lenses.
High Resolution Image at the Corners
Switch Locking Screw Mechanism Prevents Fatigue Failure of Thumb Screws
- Kowa’s VM series features a newly designed switch locking screw mechanism that prevents thumb screws from falling off by utilizing a fixing screw that does not rotate in a set position.
- The thumb screw locks into place by sliding the fixing screw to the right side.
- It can then be detached by sliding the fixing screw to the left side.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | LM18VM42 | |
| Focal Length | 18 | |
| Image Size (mm) | 25.6 × 19.2 (Φ32.0) | |
| Iris Range (F-stop) | F2.8 〜 F16 | |
| Focusing Range (m) | 0.1 〜 ∞ | |
| Control | Iris | Manual |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Shooting Range at M.O.D. (mm) | 172 (H) × 128 (V) | |
| Angle of View (Degrees) | Φ32.0 Inch | 70.5 × 56.1 |
| APS-C Inch | 63.4 × 49.7 | |
| 4/3 Inch | 54.1 × 41.8 | |
| Resolution (center, corner) | 160lp/mm, 100lp/mm | |
| TV Distortion (%) | 1.25 | |
| Back Focus in Air (mm) | 15.5 | |
| Mount | M42 Mount (TFL-Ⅱ Mount) | |
| Filter Thread (mm) | M77 × P0.75 | |
| Size (mm) (∞) | Φ79 × 99.6 | |
| Weight (g) | 460 | |
| Temperature Range | −10°C ~ +50°C |