12.5X Detented Zoom Lens | LZL-12100D15

PMS-LZL-12100D15 12.5X Detented Continuous Zoom Lens

The PMS-LZL-12100D15 is a 12.5X manual detented continuous zoom lens designed for semiconductor inspection, industrial automation, electronics manufacturing, precision inspection and machine vision applications. It provides a wide optical magnification range from 0.58X to 7.5X.

Unlike a standard manual continuous zoom lens, this model features 15 mechanical detent positions. These predefined zoom positions help operators return to specific magnification settings with improved repeatability, making the lens suitable for standardized inspection processes, multi-product inspection and applications requiring repeatable optical configurations.

Explore the complete POMEAS machine vision zoom lens series for manual, detented, motorized and coaxial illumination configurations.

Key Features

• 15 mechanical detent positions for repeatable zoom adjustment.
• 12.5X zoom ratio with 0.58X–7.5X optical magnification.
• High-precision manual zoom with improved position repeatability.
• Optical design optimized for stable industrial imaging.
• High resolution, low distortion and high numerical aperture.
• Resolution down to 3.05 μm at higher magnifications.
• High-hardness alloy structure for improved service life.
• Robust mechanical construction for industrial applications.
• Stable 77.4 ± 2 mm working distance.
• Supports machine vision camera sensors up to 2/3 inch.
• Standard C-Mount camera interface.

General Specifications

Optical Performance

Why Use a Detented Zoom Lens?

A standard continuous zoom lens can be adjusted freely throughout its magnification range, but manually returning to exactly the same zoom position may introduce operator-dependent variation.

The PMS-LZL-12100D15 uses 15 predefined mechanical detent positions to help operators return to specific magnification settings more consistently. This makes it useful for standardized inspection procedures, repeated measurement tasks and production environments where multiple operators need to use the same optical settings.

For applications that do not require mechanical detent positions, view the PMS-LZL-12100 12.5X manual continuous zoom lens .

Typical Applications

• Semiconductor inspection
• PCB and electronic component inspection
• Communication component inspection
• Precision dimensional inspection
• Surface defect inspection
• Standardized multi-magnification inspection
• Automated production equipment
• Machine vision R&D
• Laboratory imaging and observation

Camera and System Integration

The PMS-LZL-12100D15 supports machine vision cameras with sensor formats up to 2/3 inch and uses a standard C-Mount interface.

Camera sensor size, pixel size, required field of view, working distance, smallest inspection feature and required inspection accuracy should be considered together when selecting the lens and camera combination.

Browse POMEAS industrial machine vision cameras for compatible camera options. Camera sensor size should not exceed the maximum image format supported by the lens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the zoom range of the PMS-LZL-12100D15?

The lens provides a 12.5X zoom ratio with continuous optical magnification from 0.58X to 7.5X.

What are the 15 mechanical detent positions used for?

The detent positions provide predefined mechanical stops across the zoom range, helping operators return to specific magnification settings with improved repeatability.

Is the PMS-LZL-12100D15 motorized?

No. It is a manual zoom lens with 15 mechanical detent positions. For automated magnification control, a motorized zoom lens should be selected instead.

What camera sensor size is supported?

The lens supports industrial machine vision cameras with sensor formats up to 2/3 inch and uses a standard C-Mount interface.

What is the working distance?

The nominal working distance is 77.4 ± 2 mm across the specified zoom range.

What information is required for lens selection?

Please provide the camera sensor size, pixel size, required field of view, working distance, object dimensions, smallest inspection feature and required inspection accuracy.

Related Optical Solutions

Explore more POMEAS machine vision zoom lenses for different zoom ratios, working distances, control methods and illumination configurations.

For applications that do not require mechanical detents, view the PMS-LZL-12100 12.5X manual continuous zoom lens .

For reflective semiconductor, PCB and electronic surfaces that benefit from on-axis illumination, view the PMS-LZL-12101 12.5X continuous zoom lens with coaxial illumination .

Browse POMEAS industrial machine vision cameras for machine vision system integration.