--- product_id: 262179126 title: "8-50mm C-Mount RPI Lens Zoom Lens with C-CS adapter" brand: "arducam" price: "R2140" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Arducam" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/262179126-8-50mm-c-mount-rpi-lens-zoom-lens-with-c store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # F1.4 ultra-bright aperture 8-50mm varifocal zoom C-CS adapter included 8-50mm C-Mount RPI Lens Zoom Lens with C-CS adapter **Brand:** arducam **Price:** R2140 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Zoom into clarity, zoom into the future. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8-50mm C-Mount RPI Lens Zoom Lens with C-CS adapter by arducam - **How much does it cost?** R2140 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/262179126-8-50mm-c-mount-rpi-lens-zoom-lens-with-c) ## Best For - arducam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arducam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight 148g design with 6.25:1 zoom ratio—perfect for on-the-go creators and industrial use. - • **Smooth Manual Control:** Ergonomic focus and aperture rings deliver tactile precision for professional-grade framing. - • **Precision Zoom Mastery:** Seamlessly adjust focal length from 8mm to 50mm for razor-sharp telephoto shots. - • **Bright Aperture Advantage:** F1.4 aperture ensures crisp images even in challenging lighting—capture every detail. - • **Universal Mount Compatibility:** Includes C-CS adapter for effortless integration with Raspberry Pi HQ Camera. ## Overview The Arducam 8-50mm C-Mount Zoom Lens is a versatile telephoto lens designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera. Featuring a bright F1.4 aperture and a smooth manual focus and aperture ring, it offers precise control over image capture across a 6.25x zoom range. The included C-CS adapter ensures seamless compatibility, making it an ideal choice for professionals and hobbyists seeking high-resolution, detailed shots from 8mm wide-angle to 50mm telephoto. ## Description desertcart.com : Arducam 8-50mm C-Mount Zoom Lens for IMX477 Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, with C-CS Adapter, Industrial Telescope Lens : Electronics Review: Not bad, not bad at all but needs a lot of light. - Fits cameras used by trinocular microscopes. All adjustments are smooth. Need its light source, otherwise too dark Review: Good lens with caveat. - I like the lens but it appears to have a non-standard filter thread, 37.5 mm. I need a polarizing filter and a normal 37 mm filter does not fit and I have not been able to find any that do. ## Features - A Better Option: Adapt the CS-Mount of the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera to the access compact varifocal lens, C-CS adapter is included. - Multiple Adjustment: 8-50mm adjustable focal length with manual focus ring and aperture ring, help you get clear image in different focus distance. - A Real Telephoto Lens - The longest focal length it offers is 50mm, which helps you to take photos of subjects that are farther away. - Field of View (FOV): 45°(H)-5.35°(H), 1/2.3″ Lens Optical Format, F1.4, Dimension: Φ40×68.3mm, Weight: 148g - Search ASIN B088BGN5HC B088CQW11P to get the tripod and camera cable for Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera. Please note this lens does not come with an IR filter. NOTE: If need a UV filter for this lens, the thread size should be M37.5*P0.5. (If it is hard to find a proper size of UV filter, you can also look for a ring filter adapter.) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08PYMBX9T | | Best Sellers Rank | #13 in Camcorder Lenses | | Brand | Arducam | | Camera Lens | 50 mm | | Camera Lens Description | 50 mm | | Color | Varifocal Rpi C-Mount Lens With C-CS adapter | | Compatible Camera Models | Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera | | Compatible Camera Mount | C Mount | | Compatible Mountings | C Mount | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 68 Reviews | | Effective Still Resolution | 12 mp | | Exposure Control Type | Manual | | File Format | jpg | | Focal Length Description | 50 mm | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Image stabilization | Optical | | Lens | Telephoto | | Lens Design | Zoom | | Lens Fixed Focal Length | 50 millimeters | | Lens Mount | C | | Lens Type | Telephoto | | Manufacturer | Arducam | | Manufacturer Part Number | LN057 | | Maximum Aperture | 1.4 f_stop | | Maximum Focal Length | 50 millimeters | | Media Type | ProductImage, EnhancedContent | | Minimum Aperture | 1.4 f_stop | | Minimum Focal Length | 50 millimeters | | Model Name | c-cs | | Model Number | LN057 | | Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Photo Filter Size | 37.5 millimeters | | Real Angle Of View | 5.35 degrees | | Screen Size | 40 millimeters | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Video Capture Format | H.264 | | Video Capture Resolution | 4056 x 3040 | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Zoom Ratio | 6.25:1 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Arducam - **Camera Lens Description:** 50 mm - **Compatible Mountings:** C Mount - **Focal Length Description:** 50 mm - **Lens Type:** Telephoto ## Images ![8-50mm C-Mount RPI Lens Zoom Lens with C-CS adapter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ntTPC3o-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad, not bad at all but needs a lot of light. *by T***H on June 27, 2025* Fits cameras used by trinocular microscopes. All adjustments are smooth. Need its light source, otherwise too dark ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good lens with caveat. *by A***M on May 25, 2026* I like the lens but it appears to have a non-standard filter thread, 37.5 mm. I need a polarizing filter and a normal 37 mm filter does not fit and I have not been able to find any that do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with cctv cameras C Mount *by C***S on April 7, 2026* Working great with the microscope cameras ## Frequently Bought Together - Arducam 8-50mm C-Mount Zoom Lens for IMX477 Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, with C-CS Adapter, Industrial Telescope Lens - Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477 High Sensitivity CMOS Pi 5 Camera, Comes with C-CS Adapter and Tripod Mount for RPI 4 Model B/3/3B+/Zero 2W - Arducam C-Mount Lens for 12MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 16mm Focal Length with C-CS Adapter，Manual Focus and Aperture Adjustment --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/262179126-8-50mm-c-mount-rpi-lens-zoom-lens-with-c](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/262179126-8-50mm-c-mount-rpi-lens-zoom-lens-with-c) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*