Canon® EF Lens Controller

(Product ID: Controller: LC-2, Adapters: LC-2A-C, LC-2A-M42, LC-2A-T, LC-2A-T18, LC-2A-M58-75)lc-2 connected

The ISSI Canon® EF lens controller is designed to operate Canon® EF, EF-S and L series IS auto focus lenses as well as Sigma® and Tamron® EF lenses.  The lens controller makes it possible to operate these lenses on non-Canon® cameras.  Its Ethernet connection makes communication simple and also allows it to be operated over long distances or via a network connection.   The LC-2 control can also be written into existing software for both Windows and Linux via API commands.

Features

  • Remotely control Canon®, Sigma® and Tamron® EF/EF-S auto focus (AF) lenses on any camera
  • Accurate and repeatable control of Focus, and Aperture (Iris)
  • Image stabilization control (IS for Canon®, OS for Sigma® and VC for Tamron®) 
  • Auto-detection of attached lens and F-number stops with included lens adapter
  • 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface
  • Multiple controllers can be connected and simultaneously controlled over a network
  • Easy to use software interface and TCP/IP API commands for Windows/Linux/MacOS
  • Unlimited programmable preset capability to easily store and recall saved positions on the lens
  • M42x1-mount (LC-2A-M42), c-mount (LC-2A-C), T-mount (LC-2A-T) and M58-mount (LC-2A-M58-75) lens adapters are available with the LC-2 

Components

The lens control system consists of the lens control box (LC-2) and a lens adapter to connect the EF lens to a specific camera connection.

LC-2 Control BoxLC-2 Rear

                                                                        LC-2 Control Box          

 

lc-2A-clc-2A-M42         

   LC-2A-C Lens Adapter (EF-c)                             LC-2A-M42 Lens Adapter (EF-M42x1)

                                                                          

     LC-2A-T     lc-2A-t18

   LC-2A-T Lens Adapter (EF-M42x0.75)                  LC-2A-T18 Lens Adapter (EF-M42x0.75)

LC-2A-M58-75

LC-2A-M58-75 Lens Adapter (EF-M58x0.75)
                                                                                                

 *Note: adapters pictured without cord*

Applications

  • Machine Vision Systems
  • Aerial Surveillance Systems
  • Sorting Systems
  • Inspection Systems
  • Event Monitoring Systems
  • Video Production
  • Astrophotography and Astronomy

Pairing a Lens Adapter to a Camera

In order for infinity focus with EF lenses, the flange focal distance of 44.0 mm must be maintained.  Flange focal distance is the distance from the lens mounting flange to the sensor image plane.  Drawings below in the CAD Drawings section show the thickness of each adapter ("B").  Camera datasheets will specify "A" in their mechanical drawings.

Flange Focal Distance

 

Custom solutions are available.  Please call us to discuss.

Precise Parts

To adapt one of our standard lens adapters to a camera, we recommend Precise Parts.  They can provide customized solutions to mate all ISSI adapters to a variety of cameras.  To access ISSI lens adapters, select "other brand names" from the "Telescope or Objective Side" menu and press next.  ISSI lens adapters will be displayed here.  

Ordering Information:

Package consists of LC-2 control box and one lens adapter.  Specify lens adapter type (C-, M42- or T-mount).  

Control Box: LC-2

Adapter: LC-2A-C (EF to c-mount lens adapter), LC-2A-M42 (EF to M42x1 lens adapter), LC-2A-T (EF to M42x0.75 lens adapter), LC-2A-M58-75 (EF to M58x0.75 lens adapter)

Carrying case also available.

Downloads

Canon® Lens Controller (LC-2) Datasheet.pdf

Canon® Lens Controller (LC-2) User Manual.pdf

Canon® Lens Controller Catalog.pdf

Canon® Lens Controller (LC-2) API Programming Reference.pdf

User Interface: v1.3.13 Windows (32/64-bit)  -  7.86MB 

Firmware: v1.7.7  - 24KB (use with GUI v1.3.12 and newer) 

LC-2 Main  set position

CAD Drawings

LC-2 Control Box 3D CAD.pdf

LC-2 Control Box 2D Drawing.pdf

LC-2A-C Lens Adapter 3D CAD.pdf

LC-2A-C Lens Adapter 2D Drawing.pdf

LC-2A-M42 Lens Adapter 3D CAD.pdf

LC-2A-M42 Lens Adapter 2D Drawing.pdf

LC-2A-M58-75 Lens Adapter 3D CAD.pdf

LC-2A-M58-75 Lens Adapter 2D Drawing.pdf

LC-2A-T Lens Adapter 3D CAD.pdf

LC-2A-T Lens Adapter 2D Drawing.pdf

LC-2A-T18 Lens Adapter 3D CAD.pdf

LC-2A-T18 Lens Adapter 2D Drawing.pdf

 

Tested Lens

Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (Compatible with PZ-E1 Zoom Adapter)

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 IS USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 STM

Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L USM

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM 

Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD

Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Contemporary

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary 

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

EU Declaration of Conformity.pdf

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For ordering information, please contact our sales department: issi-sales@innssi.com or call us at (937) 630-3012 

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