FA lens · AF series
Hikrobot MVL-AF1828M-M42B
- Lead time
- from 5 days
- Warranty
- 36 months
Optical coverage and working range
Large-format manual imaging is the purpose of MVL-AF1828M-M42B. This fixed 18 mm lens covers a Φ30 mm image size through an M42 × P1 mount, placing it apart from the smaller C-mount optics in the lineup. Focus and iris are manual, with an aperture range from F2.8 to F22. Its stated working distance extends from 150 mm to 1500 mm and the magnification range from 0.012 × to 0.105 ×, supporting adjustable geometry rather than a single fixed object plane.
At a 150 mm working distance, the horizontal field reaches 276.9 mm. That combination suits broad part, panel and assembly inspection where an APS-C optical format and substantial scene width are required. Manual focus fixes the selected object plane, while the manual iris allows depth of field and exposure to be set during commissioning. The -1.1% optical distortion figure is relevant where dimensions or edge positions are extracted from the image, and the M72 × P0.75 thread provides the stated filter connection.
MVL-HF1628M-6MPE is the compact 16 mm alternative for a Ø 9 mm image and C-mount, with F2.8 to F16 rather than F22. MVL-KF1628M-12MP also uses 16 mm and C-mount but covers Ø 17.6 mm, still below this lens's Φ30 mm image size. Select MVL-AF1828M-M42B when M42 × P1, APS-C coverage and the 150 mm to 1500 mm working range drive the design; select either C-mount neighbour when its smaller image circle matches the camera.
Specifications
| Lens type | FA lens1 |
| Focal length | 18 mm |
| F-number | 2.8…22 |
| Nominal lens image format | APS-C |
| Image circle | 30 mm |
| Lens mount | M42×1 |
| Magnification | 0.012…0.105 × -0.105 × @ working distance 150 mm -0.081 × @ working distance 200 mm Show all (24)-0.066 × @ working distance 250 mm-0.056 × @ working distance 300 mm -0.048 × @ working distance 350 mm -0.043 × @ working distance 400 mm -0.038 × @ working distance 450 mm -0.034 × @ working distance 500 mm -0.031 × @ working distance 550 mm -0.029 × @ working distance 600 mm -0.027 × @ working distance 650 mm -0.025 × @ working distance 700 mm -0.023 × @ working distance 750 mm -0.022 × @ working distance 800 mm -0.021 × @ working distance 850 mm -0.02 × @ working distance 900 mm -0.019 × @ working distance 950 mm -0.018 × @ working distance 1000 mm -0.016 × @ working distance 1100 mm -0.015 × @ working distance 1200 mm -0.014 × @ working distance 1300 mm -0.013 × @ working distance 1400 mm -0.012 × @ working distance 1500 mm |
| Working distance | 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm Show all (23)300 mm350 mm 400 mm 450 mm 500 mm 550 mm 600 mm 650 mm 700 mm 750 mm 800 mm 850 mm 900 mm 950 mm 1000 mm 1100 mm 1200 mm 1300 mm 1400 mm 1500 mm |
| Flange focal distance | 12 mm |
| Working distance range | 150…1500 mm |
| Horizontal angular field of view | 76 ° |
| Optical distortion | -1.1 % |
| Focus control | manual |
| Iris control | manual |
| Filter thread | M72×0.75 |
| Dimensions | 74×92.16 mm |
| Weight | 438.5 g |
| Certification | RoHS2.0 |
| Compatible camera line width class | 4K |
| Compatible camera pixel size | 7×7 µm |
| Conjugate distance range | 255 mm @ working distance 150 mm 305 mm @ working distance 200 mm 354 mm @ working distance 250 mm Show all (23)404 mm @ working distance 300 mm454 mm @ working distance 350 mm 504 mm @ working distance 400 mm 554 mm @ working distance 450 mm 604 mm @ working distance 500 mm 653 mm @ working distance 550 mm 703 mm @ working distance 600 mm 753 mm @ working distance 650 mm 803 mm @ working distance 700 mm 853 mm @ working distance 750 mm 903 mm @ working distance 800 mm 953 mm @ working distance 850 mm 1003 mm @ working distance 900 mm 1053 mm @ working distance 950 mm 1103 mm @ working distance 1000 mm 1203 mm @ working distance 1100 mm 1303 mm @ working distance 1200 mm 1403 mm @ working distance 1300 mm 1503 mm @ working distance 1400 mm 1603 mm @ working distance 1500 mm |
| Focal length type | fixed |
| Temperature | -10…50 °C |
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Selection and applications
APS-C panel inspection. Wide-field assembly imaging. Variable-distance measurement views.
Minimum kit: The minimum setup is an M42 × P1 camera, the MVL-AF1828M-M42B lens, a data cable matching the camera interface, and the power source specified for that camera.
Nearby in the range: MVL-HF1628M-6MPE — Prefer it for a 16 mm C-mount design covering a Ø 9 mm image; MVL-KF1628M-12MP — Prefer it for 16 mm C-mount imaging with a Ø 17.6 mm image size.
Family and other versions
APS-C lenses with M42 mount · 11 PNs
FAQ
Which camera mount and image size suit the MVL-AF1828M-M42B?
The lens uses an M42 × P1 mount and covers a Φ30 mm image size. It is identified as an APS-C fixed-focal-length lens, so the camera-side mechanical connection and sensor coverage should both correspond to those values rather than to the C-mount geometry used by many other lenses here.
What working-distance and magnification range can be configured?
The listed working-distance span is 150 mm to 1500 mm, with magnification from 0.012 × to 0.105 ×. Those ranges allow the imaging geometry to be set for broad scenes or a tighter object area, subject to the required focus and field at the chosen distance.
How wide is the horizontal field at the nearest stated distance?
At 150 mm working distance, the horizontal field of view is 276.9 mm. This is the one explicitly stated field-width condition for the lens, so it gives a direct reference point for laying out a wide inspection area around the 18 mm focal length.
Are focus and aperture motorized on this APS-C lens?
No. Focus control and iris control are both manual. The aperture range is F2.8 to F22, allowing light level and depth of field to be set during setup. Once commissioned, focus and iris remain manual settings rather than remotely commanded camera functions.
How does this lens differ from the 16 mm C-mount alternatives?
MVL-AF1828M-M42B uses an 18 mm focal length, M42 × P1 mount and Φ30 mm image size. MVL-HF1628M-6MPE covers Ø 9 mm, while MVL-KF1628M-12MP covers Ø 17.6 mm; both are 16 mm C-mount lenses with F2.8 to F16 apertures.