When to review machine vision lenses.
The Machine Vision Lenses route fits precision measurement, part edge inspection, gauge-style measurement projects. Confirm object size and sensor size together.
Product route
FA lenses, C-mount lenses, line-scan lenses, large-format lenses, low-distortion lenses, telecentric lenses and custom optics for inspection cells.
The Machine Vision Lenses route fits precision measurement, part edge inspection, gauge-style measurement projects. Confirm object size and sensor size together.
FA / line scan, Telecentric optics, Custom lens route are only the starting point. Also confirm field of view, working distance, line speed, interface, trigger timing and mounting limits.
Share sample images, good and bad parts, current reference model, target defect, tolerance, production speed and available fixture space.
When this route is a good fit
Swipe horizontally to compare buyer situation, inspection constraint, recommended route and what to send.
| Buyer situation | Inspection constraint | Recommended route | What to send |
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| FA/C-mount lens review matched to sensor size and working distance | Lens hardware RFQ | FA/C-mount lens route matched to sensor size and working distance. | Send object size, sensor format, WD, tolerance and distortion limit. |
| Lens-camera pairing before selecting focal length | Camera-lens pairing review | Lens-camera pairing before selecting focal length. | Confirm sensor diagonal, target FOV, resolution and mount type. |
| C-mount review for common industrial area-scan cameras | C-mount lens review | C-mount route for common industrial area-scan cameras. | Send camera model, pixel size, sensor size and mounting clearance. |
| Lens review for FOV, WD, distortion and lighting geometry | Lens selection workflow | Lens route for FOV, WD, distortion and lighting geometry. | Provide measurement tolerance and whether perspective error is acceptable. |
How buyers should compare this route
Machine Vision Lenses should be evaluated when the project is tied to precision measurement, part edge inspection, gauge-style measurement. A useful review starts from the part behavior, target feature, motion condition and current failure mode, then maps those limits to the right component family instead of forcing one catalog model.
Use machine vision lenses selection as a system decision: lens, lighting, fixture, trigger, interface and software all affect repeatability. The safest shortlist is created only after sample images, line speed and output constraints are reviewed together.
What engineering should confirm first
This workflow keeps the RFQ focused on the real inspection constraint and reduces the risk of buying a component that works on paper but fails under production lighting, motion or fixture variation.
Reviewed selection basis





Model parameter matrix
Reference model reviewed: FA0401C
Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF Request this routeReference model reviewed: C-FA0613A
Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF Request this routeReference model reviewed: FA0810A
Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF Request this routeSwipe horizontally to compare reviewed model parameters. Use the mobile cards above on small screens.
| Parameter | 1/1.8 inch 5MP FA lens DY-FA0401C Reference model reviewed: FA0401C Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF | 1/1.7 inch 12MP FA lens DY-C-FA0613A Reference model reviewed: C-FA0613A Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF | 2/3 inch 10MP FA lens DY-FA0810A Reference model reviewed: FA0810A Manufacturer specs reviewed Official PDF |
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| Focal length | 4mm | 6mm | 8mm |
| Sensor size | 1/1.8 inch | 1/1.7 inch | 2/3 inch |
| F.NO | 2.0-C | 2.4-16 | 2.8-16 |
| TV distortion | <0.5% | <1.23% | <0.5% |
| MOD | 0.1m, 0.037X | 0.1m, 0.054X | 0.1m, 0.074X |
| Mount | C-Mount | C-Mount | C-Mount |
| Field angle | 1/1.8 inch: 82.9 x 66.5 deg | Confirm during RFQ | Confirm during RFQ |
| Size / weight | phi 38.2 x 27.9mm / 58g | phi 29.8 x 37.716mm / 73g | phi 32 x 36.57mm / 50g |
| Resolution class | Confirm during RFQ | 12MP, IMX226 fit | 10MP |
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Related solution routes
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Application case briefs
Application brief for continuous web, film, textile or paper defect inspection using line scan cameras and line lighting.
Robot guidanceApplication route for robot pick, positioning and assembly guidance using 2D or 3D vision based on part presentation.
Dimension measurementApplication route for fast dimensional checks on stamped, machined or molded parts using instant measuring systems.
Related buying guides
Select machine vision lenses by field of view, sensor size, working distance, aperture, distortion, resolution and whether the task needs telecentric measurement stability.
ResourceLearn what telecentric lenses do, when they improve measurement repeatability and when regular machine vision lenses are enough.
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ResourceCollect the details engineering teams need before requesting cameras, lenses, lighting, readers or inspection systems.
Reference alternatives
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CompareReview Hikrobot-style camera, lens, lighting and barcode requirements against a factory-direct component route.
Product RFQ
Send working distance, target size, speed, defect type, competitor model or sample images before locking a part number.
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Start with the inspection goal, field of view, working distance, line speed and target tolerance. Then match machine vision lenses with lens, lighting, mounting and I/O requirements instead of choosing by part number alone.
Send good and bad sample images, target feature size, field of view, working distance, speed, trigger method, interface requirement and any current reference model. That lets engineering confirm whether machine vision lens is the right route or whether another product family is safer.
Avoid catalog-only selection when the part is reflective, moving quickly, tolerance-sensitive, space-limited or already failing under manual inspection. In those cases, lighting, lens, fixture and software behavior often matter as much as the component specification.
Send part photos or drawings, target defect or measurement goal, field of view, working distance, line speed, accuracy target, lighting limits and any current camera, lens, light, barcode reader or competitor model.
Use 2D when contrast, edges, labels or position are enough to judge the part. Use 3D when height, profile, gap, volume, weld shape or surface geometry decides pass or fail.
Start from the defect and material surface instead of the camera model. Backlight helps edge measurement, coaxial and dome lighting help reflective surfaces, and bar or ring lighting often works for general presence and defect checks.