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Ricoh 9 Megapixel Lenses

Towards the end of 2016 RIcoh released a new series of 9MP lenses.  The range has now been expanded to include 12mm and 16mm, in addition to the 25, 35, 50 and 75mm models.  These lenses work with sensors up to 1" format and are optimised for 3.69 µm pixel pitch.  This makes them ideal for large, high resolution sensors including line-scan cameras and sensors up to 16mm long.  A major feature of the 12 and 16mm lenses is that their minimum object distance is just 80mm.

The lens resolution is 135lp/mm from centre to the edge ensuring excellent performance in capturing high definition images right from the center to the periphery of the image.  Optical distortion of <1% makes these lenses particularly suitable for metrology.  When this is all combined with the lenses' even light distribution and high contrast, it makes them ideal not just for Machine Vision, but also for other applications including Film and Broadcast.

All this is achieved with a relatively compact 42mm diameter robust and durable metal body. As expected, focus and iris adjustment rings are lockable.

Given the high specification, the price is surprisingly affordable making the product highly recommended by SeeSense.