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Tamron Releases Varifocal Lens Supporting 5-Megapixel Resolution

Jun 11, 2015

Tamron Co., Ltd., Saitama, Japan specialized 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.

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 optimized 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.

Main Specifications

Model			M118VP413IR
Imager Size(s)			1/1.8"
Mount			C
Focal Length			4.0~13mm
Aperture Range			F/1.5 ~ Close
Field of View Angle (Horizontal X Vertical)	1/1.8"	Wide	105.4°x 77.6°
		Tele	33.0°x 24.8°
	1/2"	Wide	91.7°x 67.9°
		Tele	29.0°x 21.8°
	1/3"	Wide	67.9°x 50.6°
		Tele	21.8°x 16.3°
Focusing Range			0.3m ~ ∞
Operation	Focus		Manual w/Lock
	Zoom		Manual w/Lock
	Iris		P-Iris (Stepping motor switching control)
Wavelength			Visible Light ～ Near Infrared Light
Data as of June 10, 2015 Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice

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