IDS-5M23-C1618, 16 mm, 2/3″

IDS 16mm C-Mount Lens – Model IDS-5M23-C1618 (2/3″, F1.8–F16, Manual Focus, Low Distortion)

The IDS-5M23-C1618 is a precision-engineered 16 mm C-Mount lens, tailored for 2/3″ image sensors. With excellent optical performance, manual iris and focus adjustment, and support for up to 3.45 μm pixel resolution, this lens offers a clean 40.2° diagonal field of view and extremely low <0.2% distortion—ideal for machine vision, inspection systems, and automation applications.

Product Specifications

• Model: IDS-5M23-C1618

• Article Number: AE00321

• Mount Type: C-Mount (1-32UNF)

• Sensor Format: 2/3″ (compatible with smaller sensors)

• Focal Length: 16 mm

• Aperture (F-Number): F1.8 – F16 (Manual Iris)

• Focus Adjustment: Manual

• Pixel Resolution Support: 3.45 μm

• Working Distance: 150 mm to ∞

• Field of View:

  • 1/3″: 18.0° × 13.5° × 22.4°

  • 1/2.5″: 21.2° × 16.1° × 26.4°

  • 1/1.8″: 26.7° × 20.3° × 33.1°

  • 2/3″: 31.4° × 26.3° × 40.2°

• Distortion: <0.2%

• Back Focal Length: 13.58 mm

• Filter Thread: M30.5 × P0.5

• Lens Dimensions: Ø37.00 mm × 56.10 mm

• Weight: 140 g

• Operating Temperature: –20°C to +60°C

Key Benefits

• Excellent Imaging Precision: Engineered for clarity down to 3.45 μm pixel resolution

• Ultra-Low Distortion: <0.2%, perfect for dimensional accuracy and machine vision

• Manual Iris & Focus: Ensures optical flexibility for advanced imaging applications

• Wide Field of View: Covers up to 40.2° diagonal for enhanced scene coverage

• Industrial Grade Construction: Built for rugged use with metal housing and stable adjustment rings

Download Datasheet

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Related IDS Imaging Lenses (Same Series)

• IDS-5M23-C0825 – 8 mm, Wide-Angle C-Mount Lens

• IDS-5M23-C1218 – 12 mm, Compact Low Distortion

• IDS-5M23-C2525 – 25 mm, Narrow Field Precision

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