15 Jun 2015

Tamron Co., Ltd., Saitama, Japan, specialised manufacturer of optics and one of the leading companies in the security/surveillance equipment industry announces the release of a new Vari-Focal lens supporting 5-mega-pixel resolution and NIR bandwidth with P-Iris: 1/1.8" 4-13mm F/1.5 (Model M118VP413IR). The lens is expected to ship on June 17, 2015.

Key features

  • High-grade spec'd lens designed for high-pixel-count cameras
  • Compatible with 5MP, C-mount cameras currently in the main stream on the market
  • Supports the large 1/1.8" image sensors
  • Superb light transmission with a fast aperture of F/1.5
  • Optical design optimised for both day and night use
  • Megapixel imaging available even in near-IR range
  • Minimal degradation in image quality in night surveillance mode.
  • Super-wide-angle Vari-Focal lens
  • Coverage from wide angle (115.8°) to medium telephoto (35.9°) (aspect ratio 16:9)
  • Compact, high-performance lens
  • New iris control mechanism integrated to keep the compact form factor without sacrificing performance.