SUPERIOR OPTICS / CATALOG
An optical lens supplier helps camera builders and industrial buyers match imaging optics to sensor, field of view, working distance, and production requirements. SUPERIOR brings CCTV, M12, machine vision, line scan, telecentric, SWIR, pinhole, and fisheye lenses into one catalog, with engineering review available for projects requiring custom optics.
CCTV lenses form an image on a security camera sensor and determine coverage, brightness, and usable detail. SUPERIOR supports lens selection for security camera OEM projects by reviewing sensor dimensions, mounting interface, scene distance, illumination, and day-night imaging requirements before recommending an assembly or discussing project-specific customization.
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M12 lenses are compact imaging assemblies commonly using an M12 x 0.5 thread, often called S-mount, for board cameras and embedded vision systems. SUPERIOR reviews sensor compatibility, field of view, chief ray angle, back clearance, and focus requirements to help buyers select a suitable model for evaluation and OEM integration.
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Machine vision lenses project an inspection scene onto an industrial camera sensor for tasks such as detection, identification, and measurement. SUPERIOR helps buyers evaluate image circle, pixel size, working distance, field of view, and MTF so lens selection follows the required inspection detail and integration conditions rather than resolution labels alone.
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Line scan lenses image a narrow inspection line onto a linear camera sensor as material or the camera moves. SUPERIOR reviews sensor length, pixel pitch, magnification, image circle, and illumination requirements to help buyers select optics for web inspection and other continuous production tasks with demanding edge-to-edge image quality.
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Telecentric lenses use a specialized optical geometry to reduce perspective-related image-size changes within a defined operating range. For measurement optics, SUPERIOR reviews field of view, magnification, working distance, sensor coverage, and object-space telecentricity requirements so buyers can evaluate a lens against the application geometry and the complete measurement error budget.
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SWIR lenses focus short-wave infrared light onto a compatible sensor, with optical materials, correction, and coatings selected for a specified wavelength range. SUPERIOR reviews InGaAs sensor dimensions, pixel pitch, spectral transmission, working distance, and illumination so buyers can assess a lens for the intended inspection or camera integration task.
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Pinhole lenses in this catalog are lens-based imaging assemblies with a small front opening for installations where the viewing aperture or available space is restricted. SUPERIOR reviews the lens barrel, camera interface, installation clearance, sensor, and illumination requirements to assess optical coverage and mechanical fit for the proposed camera arrangement.
ExploreFisheye lenses use a wide-angle projection that maps a broad scene onto a camera sensor with intentional geometric distortion. SUPERIOR reviews sensor format, image circle, field-of-view definition, projection behavior, and mechanical constraints to help camera OEM buyers assess coverage, image quality, and any calibration or dewarping requirements before selecting a model.
ExploreExamples illustrate a selection brief; they are not guaranteed specifications or a range offered by every SUPERIOR model. Confirm the selected model data sheet and quotation.
| Parameter | Selection example / input | Verification required |
|---|---|---|
| Lens family | CCTV, M12, machine vision, line scan, telecentric, SWIR, pinhole, fisheye | Choose by imaging task; families can overlap. |
| Sensor and image circle | Example: 11 mm sensor diagonal; lens image circle at least 11 mm | Verify coverage, corners and pixel-level contrast. |
| Field of view and distance | Example: 100 mm horizontal field at 250 mm working distance | Calculate with actual sensor dimensions and lens model. |
| Wavelength | Visible, near infrared, or a specified SWIR band | Match transmission and focus to the illumination. |
| Procurement inputs | Sample quantity, annual volume, destination and schedule | Confirm model availability, MOQ and lead time by quotation. |
Compare lens specifications using the same sensor, distance, aperture, and wavelength conditions.
Navigate by lens family while retaining links to related applications and engineering guidance.
Request an existing model review before commissioning a new optical design.
Bring technical and purchasing inputs into one inquiry for distributors, brand owners, and camera OEM teams.
Evaluate optical lens suppliers using model drawings, test conditions, sample results, and production documentation. Ask SUPERIOR to identify the responsible manufacturing and inspection steps for the selected assembly. Before approval, agree on an inspection plan and request applicable certificate copies with issuer, scope, and validity dates; a general quality statement does not establish certified status.
Request relevant drawings, test conditions and project-specific inspection evidence.
compare coverage, day-night focus behavior, and housing compatibility.
specify field size, working distance, defect size, and illumination.
use line sensor length and magnification to define coverage.
review SWIR wavelength, telecentric measurement, or wide-angle projection requirements.
BUYER QUESTIONS
Answers to common selection and project questions.
Send each supplier the same sensor drawing, field of view, working distance, wavelength, and acceptance criteria. Compare documented performance under those conditions, then assess samples, commercial terms, and change control.
Yes. M12 describes a mechanical interface, while fisheye describes imaging geometry. A lens can be both. Review its actual specification and avoid assuming that a category label guarantees application compatibility.
Include the model or imaging requirements, sample quantity, expected annual volume, target schedule, and delivery destination. Flag special labeling, packaging, inspection documentation, or distributor requirements before requesting a quotation.
Start with catalog models when their verified optical and mechanical properties meet the requirement. Consider customization when sensor coverage, packaging, wavelength, focus stability, or imaging performance cannot be met through a suitable existing assembly.
Define optical targets, mechanical interfaces and production requirements.
Discuss Custom OpticsPROJECT INQUIRY
Build a practical lens shortlist. Send your sensor model, imaging task, required field of view, sample quantity, and expected annual demand. Ask SUPERIOR for model recommendations and a project-specific quotation.
Include a model number or the information currently available:
You do not need a complete optical specification to start. Send the information currently available, along with your delivery destination and preferred schedule.
