Bosch LVF-5000C-D0550: 5-50mm Varifocal CS Mount Lens (f/1.6) with 10x Optical Zoom

Engineered for professional surveillance and high-end photography, the Bosch LVF-5000C-D0550 offers precise control, superior image quality, and reliable performance across a range of lighting conditions. This versatile varifocal lens is designed to work with CS-mount cameras, delivering sharp detail from wide-angle real-time views to close-up framing, making it an essential component in security installations, studios, and broadcast-grade setups. With a robust construction, smooth manual zoom and focus, and a bright f/1.6 aperture, this lens elevates the capabilities of any CS-mount camera system and helps operators capture critical details with confidence.

• Seamless 5-50mm focal range with precise manual zoom and focus control, giving security operators and filmmakers the freedom to frame wide landscapes or close-up faces without swapping lens. The optical design maintains high sharpness and accurate reproduction across the zoom range, with minimal distortion and consistent color rendering. The smooth, damped zoom ring and tactile focus ring support repeatable adjustments in dynamic environments, making it ideal for surveillance patrols, storefront monitoring, and event coverage where framing accuracy matters.
• Bright f/1.6 maximum aperture to capture crisp images in challenging lighting while preserving subject separation and shallow depth of field. This wide aperture improves low-light performance for night-time or indoor scenarios, reduces motion blur on moving subjects, and enhances the ability to identify details such as facial features and license plates at greater distances when light levels are limited. The result is clearer, more usable video footage during critical moments.
• 10x optical zoom delivers a versatile field of view without sacrificing image quality, enabling dramatic zoom-ins for distant subjects and smooth transitions for continuous tracking. This capability supports dynamic surveillance tasks—from wide-area scene assessment to pinpointing objects of interest—while maintaining consistent resolution, contrast, and edge detail throughout the zoom range. The lens design minimizes flare and chromatic aberrations across focal lengths for reliable performance in diverse environments.
• CS mount compatibility with standard security cameras and rugged construction designed for professional environments. The LVF-5000C-D0550 integrates easily into existing CS-mount setups, facilitating quick upgrades or lens swaps without complex adapters. Its mechanical design emphasizes durability, vibration resistance, and stable alignment, ensuring dependable operation in control rooms, data centers, retail outlets, campuses, and industrial facilities where long-term reliability is essential.
• High-quality construction by Bosch ensures durability, color fidelity, and consistent performance across surveillance deployments. Built to meet the demands of professional installation, this lens contributes to uniform imaging across multiple cameras and locations. Bosch’s engineering focus on optics, coatings, and mechanical precision results in reliable color accuracy, reduced ghosting, and stable focusing across varied temperatures and lighting scenarios, making it a trusted choice for mission-critical security and media production workflows.

Technical Details of Bosch LVF-5000C-D0550

• Focal Length: 5 mm to 50 mm (varifocal) with manual zoom and focus controls for precise framing.
• Aperture: Maximum f/1.6 to capture more light and maintain shallow depth of field in variable lighting.
• Optical Zoom: 10x, enabling flexible field of view without moving the camera.
• Mount: CS mount compatible with standard CCTV and professional surveillance cameras.
• Construction: Robust housing designed for reliable operation in professional environments; optimized for color accuracy and contrast.

How to install Bosch LVF-5000C-D0550

Before installation, confirm that your camera accepts a CS-mount lens and verify that the mounting threads are clean and free of debris. Remove any protective caps from both the lens and the camera to ensure clear threading. Align the lens with the CS-mount interface on the camera and gently thread clockwise until the lens is seated. Avoid overtightening; typically a snug, finger-tight turn followed by a light final twist is sufficient. Once mounted, use the zoom ring to set the desired field of view and the focus ring to achieve sharpness on a representative subject at the chosen distance. If your camera supports back focus adjustment, fine-tune the lens position by slowly nailing the back focus until subject details stay crisp from foreground to background. After achieving initial focus, lock any adjustable rings or set screws, if available, to prevent drift due to vibration or temperature changes. Finally, test the installation under real-world lighting conditions and varied distances to ensure consistent performance across the entire zoom range and across the camera’s field of view. Route and secure cables to minimize movement that could affect focus, and verify compatibility with the camera’s auto-exposure and color processing pipelines for optimal imagery.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is this lens compatible with CS-mount cameras? A: Yes. It is designed specifically for CS-mount cameras common in professional surveillance and broadcast setups.
• Q: What is the focal range and aperture? A: The lens covers 5 mm to 50 mm with a maximum aperture of f/1.6, offering versatile framing and good low-light performance.
• Q: Does it support manual and automatic exposure? A: It provides manual zoom and focus controls; exposure settings are determined by the connected camera’s capabilities.
• Q: Can it be used for outdoor installations? A: The lens is built for professional use; for outdoor or harsh conditions verify environmental ratings from Bosch specifications and appropriate housing choices.
• Q: Does it include mounting hardware? A: Mounting hardware is typically supplied with the lens or the camera; check your vendor’s package details.