HIKROBOT MVL-MF1618M-5MPE — Lenses
16 mm, F1.8–F16, 2/3″, C-mount

Sitting between the widest and mid-range lenses of the family, the MVL-MF1618M-5MPE offers a 16 mm focal length paired with a faster F1.8 maximum aperture than the 12 mm and 50 mm models in the same line. That wider aperture lets more light reach the sensor, helping to maintain image clarity and exposure consistency in application areas with less-than-ideal lighting. It still keeps the low-distortion, high relative-illumination optical design shared across the 5 MP FA series.
Specifications
| 2/3″ 5 MP FA Lens | |
|---|---|
| Model | MVL-MF1618M-5MPE |
| Performance | |
| Focal length | 16 mm |
| F-number | F1.8 to F16 |
| Image size | Ø11 mm (2/3”) |
| TV distortion | –0.55% |
| Minimum object distance | 0.2 m |
| Field of View | D (11.1 mm): 37.4° H (8.45 mm): 28.8° V (7.07 mm): 24.2° |
| Mechanical | |
| Iris control | Manual |
| Focus control | Manual |
| Filter thread | M27 × 0.5 |
| Mount | C-mount |
| Flange back length | 17.526 mm |
| Dimension | Ø29 mm × 38.3 mm to 40.1 mm (Ø1.1″ × 1.5″ to 1.6″) |
| Weight | 68.0 g (0.1 Ib.) |
| Temperature | –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) |
| General | |
| Certification | RoHS 2.0 |
| Product identity | |
| HIKROBOT part no. | M000060898 |
| Status | Available |
Key features
- High resolution and consistency of image clarity
- Lower distortion and higher relative illumination rate
- Achromatic optical system design for better imaging performance with color cameras
- Excellent performance at high and low temperatures
- Good optical performance at ultra-short working distance
Where it is used
A practical middle ground for machine-vision cells where the camera is mounted at a moderate distance from the object and both field of view and light-gathering matter — component counting, surface-mark reading, and general-purpose part inspection on lines where lighting cannot always be increased. The larger aperture gives some latitude on exposure time compared with the 12 mm model.
Suitability depends on working distance, field of view, target characteristics and positioning. Selection is assessed on a per-project basis.
Is this lens right for your application?
Let us determine focal length, sensor size, working distance and field of view together, based on your application. FST is HIKROBOT’s distributor in Türkiye; product selection, commissioning and after-sales support all come from one source.
The data herein may vary based on the environment, objects and other various factors, and HIKROBOT shall not assume the consequences arising therefrom.
Source: HIKROBOT product data
