Axis i-CS 3.9-10mm F1.5 5MP Varifocal Lens

Axis i-CS 3.9-10mm F1.5 5MP Varifocal Lens

The Axis i-CS 3.9-10mm F1.5 5MP Varifocal Lens (SKU: 01576-001) is a precision optical component engineered for professional IP surveillance deployments. This intelligent CS-mount lens delivers flexible focal length coverage and exceptional image quality, making it an ideal choice for security integrators and system designers seeking adaptable lens solutions for diverse monitoring environments.

Key Features

• Varifocal Design (3.9-10mm): Adjustable focal length enables field-of-view customization for different surveillance scenarios without requiring lens swaps
• 5MP Resolution: Optimized optical performance supports high-resolution 5MP network cameras for sharp, detailed image capture
• F1.5 Aperture: Wide aperture improves low-light performance and enables better image quality in challenging lighting conditions
• i-CS Mount Technology: Intelligent CS-mount interface supports remote focus and zoom adjustments, eliminating manual on-site tuning and reducing installation time
• Axis Camera Integration: Seamless compatibility with supported Axis network camera models for streamlined system deployment

Technical Specifications

• Focal Length Range: 3.9–10mm varifocal
• Maximum Aperture: F1.5
• Resolution Support: 5MP
• Mount Type: CS-mount (i-CS intelligent interface)
• Compatible Platforms: Various Axis network cameras with i-CS support

Applications

This varifocal lens is well-suited for retail environments, office buildings, parking areas, and other facilities requiring flexible monitoring coverage. The adjustable focal length allows operators to balance wide-area surveillance with targeted detail capture from a single camera position, reducing deployment complexity and hardware costs.

Karl Wilson

The i-CS 3.9-10mm lens represents a practical solution for integrators managing mixed camera deployments. The 2.56x zoom range (3.9mm to 10mm) provides adequate flexibility for most indoor and outdoor applications without requiring excessive on-site reconfiguration. The F1.5 aperture is notably wider than standard surveillance lenses, delivering meaningful low-light advantages—a critical factor in 24/7 monitoring scenarios.

The intelligent CS-mount interface is a key differentiator. By automating focus and zoom adjustments through the camera's IP interface, i-CS technology reduces installation labor and minimizes the need for skilled technicians to make precise optical adjustments in the field. This translates to faster deployment and lower total cost of ownership for system integrators.

Compatibility with Axis's broad camera ecosystem ensures this lens integrates seamlessly into existing or new deployments, simplifying procurement and standardizing spare parts inventory across customer accounts.