Lens design and optical lenses for industrial, medical, high tech and electronic applications
EL1025IR and 2516-CIR:
25mm CCD Lenses
Universe adds to its existing line of C-mount lenses, 2 new 25mm lenses for imaging applications in the Infra-red light spectrum. Available in format coverage of up to16mm with a brightness ratio of 0.95.
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NZ470: 47mm F/5.0 Lens
Universe Kogaku America introduces a new 47mm F/5.0 lens for large format imaging applications. These lenses are available in M42 T mount or M72 X .75 threaded mounts.
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UV1228CM: 12mm F/2.8 Ultraviolet Lens with Iris and Focus Lock
Universe Kogaku America offers a new quartz 12mm lens for imaging applications in the non-visible light spectrum. This lens is a reasonably priced solution to the growing need for imaging in the other than visible spectrum.
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UV0928CM: 9mm F/2.8 Ultraviolet Lens with Focus Lock
Universe Kogaku America adds to its existing line of Quartz lenses, a new 9mm lens for imaging applications in the non-visible light spectrum. This lens comes with a C-Mount, but can be configured to suit any requirement.
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Bright Lens for Low Light Applications
The EL1025B, one of the brightest lenses on the market, has a F/0.95 aperture in a one inch format. This 25mm CCTV lens with adjustable focus and iris comes in a hard-to-find 0.95 aperture size.
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New Miniature UV Lens
Universe Kogaku has just released our unique Miniature UV Quartz Lens.
Unlike anything else on the market, this lens features 9.0mm focal length with an F/number of 2.8. More importantly, this lens is packaged in the popular M12 x 0.5 pitch threaded barrel.
The lens is designed to image up to a 1/2 ” format sensor with 100 lp/mm center resolution, with full transmission down to 260nm. M13 x 0.5 filter threads are provided to mount user supplied band pass filters. Call for more details.
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Ultra Violet Quartz Lenses for imaging in the deep UV spectrum
Available from stock in 25, 50, 78, and 105mm focal lengths, these lenses are well suited to forensic investigation and other UV and Infra-red imaging applications.
We have designed and manufactured these lenses as a reasonably priced solution to the growing need for imaging in the other than visible spectrum. Owing to the broad transmission range of the quartz elements this family of lenses can transmit well into the Infra-red spectrum as well.
We offer a full line of camera specific T- mount adapters and filters to fit all of our quartz lenses. We also have bare filter rings to mount your custom filters if desired, for maximum versatility. Please call 516-624-2444 to learn more about this useful offering of lenses. |
The image at right was taken with a Fuji Finepix S3 Pro UV/IR camera and our 50mm quartz lens,T-NI Nikon mount adapter, the IR 76 pass filter in sunlight. |
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| This image is of the same object. The 50mm quartz lens was used again, this time with our U330 UV pass filter in sunlight. Refocus was required as the lens is not corrected over this spectrum. |
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This is the same object shot with the UV1054B lens and UV330 filter in sunlight.
This is an exceptional lens as can be seen. Please call 516-624-2444 to learn more about this useful offering of lenses.
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Introducing 50mm F/3.5 UV Quartz lens
Features:
- Four Element all quartz optics
- All aluminum mechanical parts and barrel with rubber grip ring
- Removable C-Mount adapter reveals a universal T-Mount
- Transmission from 200 to over 1000nm
- 35mm Film Format coverage in T configuration
- 18mm imager coverage in C-mount configuration
- 55mm x 0.75 filter threads
- Metal threaded lens cap
- T-mount adapters in stock for all popular DSLR cameras.
- UV and IR band pass filters in stock for all UV lenses
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T-Mount Adapters
Universe now stocks T mount adapters for Sony Alpha, Pentax K and Olympus cameras. These will allow the use of our popular DSLR quartz lenses on these cameras. |
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Nikon T-mount Adaper
Universe now offers a T-mount to Nikon F adapter and a Nikon F type camera
side (female) bayonet mount.The T adapter will fit all Universe T-mount quartz lenses allowing use on popular DSLR cameras with the Nikon F type
lens mount.
The camera side bayonet mount will be of interest to developers
and producers of specialty digital cameras wanting to incorporate the
popular Nikon F mount. Both parts are in stock for immediate delivery. |
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Plastic Lens Mounts
Universe has added a new family of plastic lens mounts in M9, M12, M13, C and CS styles.
Please contact us for full drawings and specs. |
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C-Mount for 19mm Lenses
Now, a convenient way to mount our Hi-RES lenses on your C-mount camera. The new SC-CM19 holder will clamp snugly on the 19mm straight barrel and allow secure mounting with easy focus adjustment. With over fourteen individual focal lengths and assorted F/numbers in the Hi-RES lens family you are sure to find a combination for your application. The SC-CM19 is compatible with all C-mount extension tubes and other accessories and is in stock now. |
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Ultraviolet and InfraRed Band Pass Filters
Universe now stocks Ultra-violet and Infra-red band pass filters for use
with our UV Quartz lenses.
We have 25, 49, and 55mm filter thread mounts to fit our entire UV lens
family. They are available from stock in U-330, IR-83 and IR-76 styles. |
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Prototyping Mounts for Omnivision
Universe
Kogaku America has introduced a new line of prototyping
mounts, compatible with the popular OMNIVISION line of
CMOS detectors. Mounts
are available for the 11.43mm X 11.43mm, 14.2mm X 14.2mm
and
the
new 4.93mm
X
4.76mm
packages. With M9, M10, M12, M13 and M8 thread options
in stock, these mounts are ideal for small-runs and prototyping
purposes.
We also offer mounts to fit on the Point
Grey Dragonfly camera with M9, M10, M12, M13 and M8 thread
options. Virtually any lens mounting thread can be accommodated
with
2-day
turnaround. Please call to see how these mounts
can help quickly integrate our lenses with your product.
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35mm for 1" Format
Universe introduces a newly designed 35mm F/1.6 CCTV lens
for 1" (16mm) format sensors. These lenses are available
from stock in C-mount style. The 3516UK features a macro function
that will allow focus as close as 150mm. The 3516UK2 has lock
down screws to maintain focus and iris positions. These lenses
minimize distortion at less than 2% and resolve 80LP/mm center
and 32LP/mm corner. Both lenses are MgF2 coated. Please contact
Universe for drawings and prices. |
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New
Mounts for CCD Lens Assemblies Improve Camera Design and Performance
Universe
Kogaku introduces the new
BO1 and BO2 Lens Mounts for Universe CCD Lens Assemblies.
Applicable for OEM use in security, machine vision, multimedia
and related vision products, the mounts fit most popular
CCD
footprints, and aid in improving camera design, performance,
mounting ease and reliability.
Both
the BO1 and the BO2 measure 18.8mm x 17.4mm, with an internal
recess for the CCD of 17.0 x 14.0 x 5.0mm deep. The BO1 has
a M12 P=0.5 lens thread, and the mount rises 15.0mm from the
mounting surface. The BO2 has a M13 P=1.0 lens thread, and
the mount rises 9.0mm from the mounting surface. Both are
flange mounts, requiring two small screws, and are constructed
of black Delrin plastic to enhance durability.
The
BO1 and BO2 are priced at $3.50 per mount in sample quantities,
and are available from stock for immediate delivery.
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New
"Pinhole" CCD Lens Assemblies Minimize Space Requirements
for Wide-Angle Viewing
Universe
Kogaku (America), Inc., introduces two new sub-miniature "Pinhole" CCD
Lens Assemblies, which minimize space requirements for
wide-angle, black and white viewing in covert security
and compact imaging applications.
Pinhole
lenses are available from stock.
Universe
provides complete value-added and custom design capabilities,
including technical support, prototypes, and short or long
production runs.
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Pinhole
CCD Lenses
Part
Number |
Focal
Length
MM |
F/
number |
CMOS
Type |
Mount
Size |
Format
size |
Angle
of View
D-H-V |
PTS-2.9 |
2.9 |
4.5 |
Color |
M13 x 1.0 |
1/4 |
95.2-75.1-55.9 |
PTS-3.2 |
3.2 |
4.5 |
Color |
M13 x 1.0 |
1/3 |
117.4-90.6-66.9 |
PTS-3.7 |
3.7 |
4.5 |
Color |
M13 x 1.0 |
1/2 |
127.0-99.5-72.9 |
PTS-5.0 |
5.0 |
4.0 |
Color |
M13 x 1.0 |
1/2 |
85.4-68.3-50.9 |
PTS-2.9M12 |
2.9 |
4.5 |
Color |
M12 x 0.5 |
1/4 |
95.2-75.1-55.9 |
PTS-3.2M12 |
3.2 |
4.5 |
Color |
M12 x 0.5 |
1/3 |
55.7-44.7-33.7 |
PTS-3.7M12 |
3.7 |
4.5 |
Color |
M12 x 0.5 |
1/2 |
117.4-90.6-66.9 |
PTS-5.0M12 |
5.0 |
4.0 |
Color |
M12 x 0.5 |
1/2 |
85.4-68.3-50.9 |
PTS-8.0M12 |
8.0 |
4.5 |
Color |
M12 x 0.5 |
1/2 |
55.7-44.7-33.7 |
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Universe
Develops Ruggedized Lens Assemblies For Extreme Durability
Requirements
Universe
Kogaku (America), Inc., a leading manufacturer of lens assemblies
and elements, has developed a new line of ruggedized lens
assemblies for use in applications demanding extreme durability,
high resolution, and field flatness.
The
ruggedized lens assemblies feature compact, all-aluminum barrel
construction, 6 element, all-glass lens design, and 43.3mm
sensor coverage. Model P/N EL-50 is a 50mm F/2.8-16 lens assembly,
35mm long x 42mm diameter. It features a 6 leaf adjustable
iris with locking screw, and an M39 x P=1.0 "Leica" mounting
thread. Model P/N EL-50S is a 50mm F/2.8 fixed iris lens assembly,
36mm long x 40mm diameter, with a selection of alternative
fixed apertures.
Universe's
technical support, value-added services, custom design and
prototyping capabilities accommodate any application or specification
criteria.
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New
Line Up of Photographic Lens Assemblies Ideal for Large
Format CCD Imaging Applications
Universe
Kogaku (America), Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer
of lenses, assemblies, and accessories, announces a complete
line of off-the-shelf, manual photographic lenses with
various focal lengths, which are an economical alternative
for large format CCD imaging applications and line scan
cameras.
The
new lens assemblies meet demands for special applications
which need CCD sensors larger than 1 inch (16 mm : Diagonal),
up to 35 mm film size with 6144 elements on a 7 micron
pitch (43.3 mm : Diagonal ). Lenses are available with
U mount or Nikon F mount in a variety of focal lengths:
From wide 24 mm (F/2.8), to telephoto 500 mm (F/8.0), to
a 28-300 mm zoom lens (F/4.0-6.3).
Universe's
technical support, value-added services, custom design
and prototyping capabilities accommodate any application
or specification criteria.
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Universe
Kogaku Re-Introduces the Right Angle CCTV Lens to Offer
an Alternative to Front Surface Mirror Lenses
Universe
is happy to re-introduce the right-angle CCTV lens. Featuring
a C-mount the lens is 6.5mm focal length F/1.4 and will
cover 2/3" format sensors. What makes this lens unique
is the use of a prism for right angle bending, a step up
from the cheaper front surface mirror types currently available.
This lens may be just what you need for your surveillance
or machine vision application.
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We have over 1600 different lenses in stock at our New York facility. Only a few are described
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now accept payments with MasterCard and Visa
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