Schneider-Kreuznach SAPPHIRE

12k and 16k line scan lens series

The SAPPHIRE series is made for high-end line scan applications. It offers a sensor resolution of 3.5 µm in the centre 57.3 mm image circle for 16k line scan cameras and on the outside (up to 82 mm image circle) it can resolve a pixel pitch of approximately 5 µm. This makes the lens series suitable for 12k (62.5 mm sensor line length), and 16k (57.3 mm and 82 mm sensor line length).

Schneider-Kreuznach SAPPHIRE 0.05/0.5x V70-Mount

Schneider-Kreuznach SAPPHIRE 0.10/1.75x V70-Mount

Schneider-Kreuznach SAPPHIRE 0.10/2.0x V70-Mount

Schneider-Kreuznach SAPPHIRE 0.10/1.75x V70-Mount Beam Splitter

Reasons to use the SAPPHIRE lenses

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Versatile lens series

The series offers many different magnifications, ranging from -0.07x to -2.0x which means if your sample changes, you do not necessarily have to look for another lens.

Adaptable to many different cameras

The V70 mount has been adapted to work with M72 and gives you the option to mount the lens on M58, M90, M95 and, of course, M72 threads. This enables you to work with the vast majority of high resolution line scan cameras on the market. As it offers many different extension tubes as well, it is very likely that it can be adapted to work with your camera.

The best performance, made even better

All SAPPHIRE lenses are measured and checked at Schneider-Kreuznach at almost every single step in its production. The manufacturer marks the best alignment to the sensor line with a red dot and calls it "red dot for best azimuth" in the datasheets. This spot marks the best performance and contrast for your specific lens, making each lens unique. This is also the reason why Schneider-Kreuznach decided to work with V-mounts. You can easily rotate your lens to the best position and fix it with the fixing screws.

Broadband coating

Offering a coating from 400 nm to 1000 nm Schneider-Kreuznach stays true to their commitment to offer lenses which are suitable for almost all industrial lighting conditions.

Outstanding optical performance

The MTF (contrast) over the whole image circle is very homogenous, there is virtually no distortion. The word "vignetting" is unheard of with the SAPPHIRE.

Specifications

Lens mount: V70 mount adaptable to M58, M72, M90 and M95
Magnifications: -0.07x, -0.23x, -0.29x, -0.35x, -0.5x, -0.7x, -0.875x, -1.143x, -1.43x, -1.75x (optional with beamsplitter), -2.0x
Aperture: 2.8-4.7
Transmission: 400 - 1000 nm
Miscellaneous: various extension tubes to fit your needs

Renaming of Schneider-Kreuznach lenses

In order to make information more accessible, Schneider-Kreuznach has decided to restructure the lens range and rename the lenses accordingly. Following existing names, all product families will be named after gemstones.

Your benefit

You will be able to find a lens with specific features faster.
The naming is consistent across all documents, data and on the lens.
All features are transparent through the "descriptive name”. Our example below shows the current Xenoplan-M 2.0/28.

Please note:

Only the product names have changed. All lenses will remain technically untouched.
The product “families” will get a specific name, most products will remain in their “family”.
The products will be introduced gradually. The renaming process is expected to be completed by the end of Q1.
For technical reasons, lenses with both the previous and the new product name will be delivered during the transition period.
A reference list with all former and future names is available for download.

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Model	Camera mount (optics)	Focal length (mm)	Max. sensor size	Aperture	Magnification (min)	Magnification (max)
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE 0.007/0.07x V70	V70	95.00	62.5 mm	F 4.50	0.030	0.170
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE 0.02/0.23x V70	V70	95.00	62.5 mm	F 3.90	0.200	0.280
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE 0.03/0.29x V70	V70	96.00	62.5 mm	F 3.70	0.255	0.33
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE 0.04/0.35x V70	V70	96.00	62.5 mm	F 3.50	0.300	0.39
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE 0.05/0.5x V70	V70	96.20	62.5 mm	F 3.20	0.450	0.55
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE 0.06/0.7x V70	V70	97.00	62.5 mm	F 3.20	0.650	0.75
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE 0.10/1.75x V70	V70	87.50	62.5 mm	F 3.20	1.650	1.85
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE 0.10/1.75x V70-BS	V70	87.50	62.5 mm	F 3.20	1.650	1.85
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE XL 0.09/1.43x V70	V70	97.00	82.0 mm	F 3.20	1.350	1.54
SCHNEIDER SAPPHIRE XL 0.10/2.0x V70	V70	96.20	82.0 mm	F 3.20	1.850	2.15

Accessories

SCHNEIDER ADAPTER M72/M58 6mm

Adapter

Mount: M72 x 0.75 to M58 x 0.75
Length: 6 mm

SCHNEIDER ADAPTER M72/M90 4mm

Adapter

Mount: M72x0.75 to M90x1

SCHNEIDER ADAPTER M72/M95 4mm

Adapter

Mount: M72x0.75 to M95x1

SCHNEIDER ADAPTER V70/M72 10mm

Adapter

Mount: V70 to M72x0.75
Length 10 mm

SCHNEIDER EXT. TUBE M72 100mm