Mechanical vs. Optical Back Focus Distance

MECHANICAL BACK FOCAL DISTANCE (FLANGE BACK)
The distance from the flange of the lens (beginning of the lens mount) to the focal plane. C-mount lenses have a flange back distance of 17.526mm vs. 12.5mm for CS-mount.

OPTICAL BACK FOCAL DISTANCE
The distance from the rear most portion of the lens glass to the image plane.