Schneider Machine Vision Lenses

High-quality German optics for compact cameras, large-format sensors, telecentric imaging, SWIR and line-scan applications

Schneider manufactures high-quality optics for machine vision, including lenses for larger-format mounts such as F-mount. Its modular lens ranges provide flexibility when configuring optics for a specific imaging task.

Schneider previously used predominantly technical product names. From 2022, new and existing lens series began adopting gemstone names. The changes described on this page relate to product naming rather than optical design changes.

Schneider Lens Ranges

Compare Schneider Machine Vision Lenses

Compact Lenses

TOURMALINE - Lenses optimized for sensors with micro-lenses with very high MTF across.
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
TOURMALINE 16 2.8 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 16 2.8 TFL-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 20 2.0 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 20 2.0 TFL-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 24 2.0 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 24 2.0 C-Mount Motorized p-iris 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 24 2.0 TFL-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 35 2.0 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 35 2.0 C-Mount Motorized p-iris 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 35 2.0 TFL-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 40 2.8 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 45 4.0 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 50 2.8 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 50 2.8 C-Mount ruggedized 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 50 2.8 C-Mount Motorized p-iris 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 50 2.8 TFL-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOURMALINE 60 4.0 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
AQUAMARINE - High Resolution optics
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
AQUAMARINE 28 2.0 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
AQUAMARINE 28 2.0 C-Mount ruggedized 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
AQUAMARINE 28 2.0 C-Mount motorized p-iris 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
AQUAMARINE 28 2.0 TFL-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
AQUAMARINE 35 2.0 C-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
AQUAMARINE 35 2.0 TFL-Mount 1.3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
JADE - Optimized for sensors with micro-lenses
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
JADE 12 2.8 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
JADE 16 2.8 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
JADE 25 2.8 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
JADE 35 2.8 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
JADE 50 2.8 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ - Optimized for long working distances
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
TOPAZ 6.5 2.4 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ 12 2.8 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ 25 2.0 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ 25 2.0 C-Mount motorized p-iris 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ 30 2.0 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ 30 2.0 C-Mount motorized p-iris 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ 38 2.0 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ 38 2.0 C-Mount motorized p-iris 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ 50 2.0 C-Mount 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TOPAZ 50 2.0 C-Mount motorized p-iris 1.2" 400-1000nm Datasheet
OPAL - Optimized for sensors with micro lenses
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
OPAL 12 2.8 C-Mount 1.1" 400-1000nm Datasheet
TURQUOISE
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
TURQUOISE 10 1.9 C-Mount 1'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
TURQUOISE 10 1.9 C-Mount ruggedized 1'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
TURQUOISE 10 1.9 C-Mount p-iris 1'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
TURQUOISE 16 1.8 C-Mount 1'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
TURQUOISE 16 1.8 C-Mount ruggedized 1'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
TURQUOISE 16 1.8 C-Mount p-iris 1'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
TURQUOISE 70 2.2 C-Mount 1'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
TURQUOISE 70 2.2 C-Mount ruggedized 1'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
TURQUOISE 70 2.2 C-Mount p-iris 1'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
BERYL - very high MTF across the entire sensor
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
BERYL 35 1.8 C-Mount 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
BERYL 35 1.8 C-Mount ruggedized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
BERYL 35 1.8 C-Mount motorized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE - IR corrected
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
CITRINE 4.8 1.8 C-Mount 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 4.8 1.8 C-Mount ruggedized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 4.8 1.8 C-Mount stabilized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 4.8 1.8 C-mount motorized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 8 1.4 C-Mount 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 8 1.4 C-Mount ruggedized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 8 1.4 C-Mount stabilized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 8 1.4 C-mount motorized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 12 1.4 C-Mount 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 12 1.4 C-Mount ruggedized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 12 1.4 C-Mount stabilized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 12 1.4 C-mount motorized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 17 1.4 C-Mount 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 17 1.4 C-Mount ruggedized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 17 1.4 C-Mount stabilized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 17 1.4 C-mount motorized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 23 1.4 C-Mount 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 23 1.4 C-Mount ruggedized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 23 1.4 C-Mount motorized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 35 1.9 C-Mount 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 35 1.9 C-Mount ruggedized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet
CITRINE 35 1.9 C-Mount motorized 2/3'' 400-1000nm Datasheet

Fast Lenses

ONYX - very large aperture
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
ONYX 25 0.95 C-Mount 1" Datasheet

Telecentric Lenses

SYLVINE - Bilateral telecentric
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Broadband Datasheet
SYLVINE 1.0x 0.14 C-Mount 2/3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
SYLVINE 0.5x 0.07 C-Mount 2/3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
SYLVINE 0.33x 0.05 C-Mount 2/3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
SYLVINE 0.25x 0.03 C-Mount 2/3" 400-1000nm Datasheet
SYLVINE 0.2x 0.03 C-Mount 2/3" 400-1000nm Datasheet

Large Format Lenses

EMERALD - Constant high MTF over the entire image field
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Filter Thread Datasheet
AMBER 40 mm F2.8-F22 V38-Mount 43.2mm M37 x 0.75 Datasheet
AMBER 60 mm F4.0-F32 V38-Mount 62.5 mm M37 x 0.75 Datasheet
AMBER 80 mm F4.0-F32 V38-Mount 82 mm M37 x 0.75 Datasheet
AMBER 100 mm F5.6-22 V38-Mount 82 mm M37 x 0.75 Datasheet
EMERALD - Constant high MTF over the entire image field
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Datasheet
EMERALD 28 2.8 F-Mount short distance 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 28 2.8 V48-Mount short distance 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 28 2.8 F-Mount long distance 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 28 2.8 V48-Mount long distance 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 50 2.2 F-Mount 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 50 2.2 V48-Mount 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 60 4.0 F-Mount 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 60 4.0 V48-Mount 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 80 4.0 F-Mount 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 80 4.0 V48-Mount 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 100 2.8 F-Mount short distance 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 100 2.8 V48-Mount short distance 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 100 2.9 F-Mount long distance 43.2mm Datasheet
EMERALD 100 2.9 V48-Mount long distance 43.2mm Datasheet

Enlarging Lenses

JASPER - Low distortion, high magnification rate
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount
JASPER 135 5.6 M50-Mount
JASPER 150 5.6 M50-Mount

V-Mount System

PYRITE - Low distortion, high magnification rate
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount
PYRITE 28 2.8 V38-Mount
PYRITE 35 2.8 V38-Mount
PYRITE 40 2.8 V38-Mount
PYRITE 45 4.0 V38-Mount
PYRITE 50 2.8 V38-Mount
PYRITE 60 4.0 V38-Mount
PYRITE 80 4.0 V38-Mount
PYRITE 80/1.0x 5.6 V38-Mount
PYRITE 90 4.5 V38-Mount
PYRITE 100 5.6 V38-Mount
PYRITE 90/0.3x 4.5 V38-Mount
PYRITE 120/1.0x 5.6 V38-Mount
PYRITE 0.75x 5.6 V38-Mount
PYRITE 0.5x 5.6 V38-Mount
PYRITE 0.33x 5.6 V38-Mount
PYRITE 0.5-2.0x 4.5 V38-Mount

SWIR Lenses

CHARIOTE
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Spectral Range
CHARIOTE 23 1.4 C-Mount 2/3" 800-1800nm
CUPRITE
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Spectral Range
CUPRITE 50 2.8 V48-Mount 25.4mm 800-1800nm
CUPRITE 50 2.8 C-Mount 25.4mm 800-1800nm
CRYOLITE
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Image Circle Spectral Range
CRYOLITE 40 2.8 V38-Mount 43.2mm 800-1800nm

Line-Scan Lenses

ZIRCONIA XL - High MTF across the sensor
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Pixel size Broadband Datasheet
ZIRCONIA 0.1x 0.01 V48-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
ZIRCONIA 0.2x 0.03 V48-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
ZIRCONIA 0.5x 0.05 V48-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
ZIRCONIA 0.7x 0.07 V48-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
ZIRCONIA 1.0x 0.09 V48-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
ZIRCONIA XL - High MTF across the sensor
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Pixel size Broadband Datasheet
ZIRCONIA XL 0.33x 0.03 V48-Mount 82 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
ZIRCONIA XL 2.0x 0.10 V48-Mount 82 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
ZIRCONIA XL 2.0x 0.10 V48-Mount Beamsplitter 82 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE - Very High MTF across the sensor
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Pixel size Broadband Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 0.7x 0.007 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k)
400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 0.23x 0.02 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 0.29x 0.03 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 0.35x 0.04 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 0.5x 0.05 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 0.7x 0.06 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 0.875x 0.08 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 1.143x 0.09 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 1.75x 0.10 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE 1.75x 0.10 V70-Mount Beamsplitter 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 62.5 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
SAPPHIRE XL - Very High MTF across the sensor
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Pixel size Broadband Datasheet
XENON-SAPPHIRE 1.43x 0.09 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 57.3 mm / 3.5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
XENON-SAPPHIRE 2.0x 0.10 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm (12k), 82 mm / 5 µm (16k) 400-1000nm Datasheet
DIAMOND - Very High MTF across the sensor
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Pixel size Broadband Datasheet
DIAMOND 2.6x 0.13 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
DIAMOND 2.6x 0.12 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
DIAMOND 3.5x 0.17 V90-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
DIAMOND 3.5x 0.6 V90-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
DIAMOND 5.2x 0.22 V70-Mount 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
DIAMOND 5.2x 0.22 V70-Mount Beamsplitter 62.5 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
DIAMOND XL- Very High MTF across the sensor
Model Focal Length F-Stop Lens Mount Pixel size Broadband Datasheet
DIAMOND XL 3.33x 0.16 V90-Mount Beamsplitter 82 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet
DIAMOND XL 5.0x 0.21 V70-Mount Beamsplitter 82 mm / 5 µm 400-1000nm Datasheet

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