Fisheye Lens – CCL13012MPF

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1.2mm M12 Fisheye Wide Angle Lens

This 1.2mm M12 fisheye lens is designed for ultra-wide-angle imaging where maximum scene coverage is required from a compact camera module. With a 170° diagonal FOV, 135° horizontal FOV, 98° vertical FOV, F2.3 aperture, and M12×0.5 mount, it provides an ultra-wide optical solution for panoramic, embedded, and spatial awareness imaging systems.

Its 1/3″ image format and compact optical configuration make this M12 wide angle lens suitable for applications where a single camera needs to capture a very large surrounding area from a short focal length.

M12 Fisheye Lens Core Highlights

• Ultra-Wide 170° FOV: Captures an exceptionally broad scene from a 1.2mm focal length.
• Fisheye Optical Design: Provides extreme-angle imaging for panoramic and spatial awareness applications.
• Compact M12 Mount: M12×0.5 interface simplifies integration into compact camera modules.
• Short 0.2m M.O.D.: Supports close-range ultra-wide-angle imaging applications.
• IR Cut Configuration: Helps limit unwanted infrared wavelengths for visible-light imaging systems.

M12 Fisheye Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This 1.2mm M12 fisheye lens is optimized for applications where a conventional wide-angle lens cannot provide sufficient scene coverage. Its 170° diagonal FOV allows a single compact camera to capture an exceptionally broad area, making it particularly useful for panoramic monitoring, spatial awareness, indoor scene capture, compact 360° imaging systems, and close-range environmental observation.

The extremely short 1.2mm focal length is especially valuable when the camera must observe a large surrounding area from a constrained installation position. In compact robotics, for example, the lens can provide broad visual awareness around a mobile platform, while its 0.2m minimum object distance supports close-range scene capture.

The lens can also be considered for panoramic embedded cameras and specialized monitoring equipment where high angular coverage is more important than low geometric distortion. Because its optical distortion is specified at -89%, it should be selected for applications that can accommodate or digitally correct fisheye distortion rather than precision geometric measurement.

For engineers evaluating the relationship between sensor format and ultra-wide FOV, the FOV Calculator can help estimate the expected scene coverage.

Designed for ultra-wide panoramic imaging, spatial awareness, and close-range environmental observation applications.

Compatible Device List

• Panoramic Camera Modules: Suitable for compact imaging systems requiring exceptionally broad scene coverage.
• Robotics Vision Systems: Can provide wide environmental awareness for mobile robots and compact autonomous platforms.
• Embedded Smart Cameras: The M12×0.5 interface enables integration into small camera assemblies and vision devices.
• Indoor Monitoring Devices: Useful where a single camera needs to observe a large surrounding area.
• 360° and Panoramic Imaging Equipment: Suitable for specialized multi-camera or panoramic imaging architectures.
• Spatial Awareness Cameras: The ultra-wide FOV can support perception systems requiring broad visual coverage around the camera.
• OEM Camera Modules: The compact optical configuration provides a flexible starting point for customized ultra-wide camera designs.

Ultra-Wide FOV and Sensor Matching

The lens is designed for a 1/3″ image format and provides an exceptionally wide 170° diagonal, 135° horizontal, and 98° vertical field of view. Such a wide optical angle allows the camera to capture a large surrounding scene while using a compact 1.2mm focal length.

Because extreme wide-angle optics introduce substantial geometric distortion, system designers should evaluate whether the application requires native fisheye imaging or software-based distortion correction. TOWIN’s Distortion Guide provides additional information about how optical distortion affects captured images.

The Sensor Guide can also be used when confirming image format compatibility during camera design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is this?

A: This is a 1.2mm M12 fisheye lens with an ultra-wide 170° diagonal field of view. It is designed for applications requiring maximum scene coverage from a compact camera module.

Q: What is the field of view of this M12 fisheye lens?

A: The lens provides 170° diagonal, 135° horizontal, and 98° vertical FOV when used with the specified 1/3″ image format.

Q: Is this lens suitable for panoramic imaging?

A: Yes. Its extremely wide 170° diagonal FOV makes it suitable for panoramic and ultra-wide scene capture where a conventional lens cannot cover enough of the surrounding environment.

Q: Does this lens have high optical distortion?

A: Yes. The specified optical distortion is -89%, which is characteristic of an extreme fisheye optical configuration. It should be selected for applications that can accommodate or digitally correct substantial geometric distortion.

Q: Is this a low distortion lens?

A: No. This is a fisheye lens, not a low distortion lens. Its -89% optical distortion is intentionally associated with its ultra-wide-angle optical design.

Q: What sensor size is compatible with this lens?

A: The lens is specified for a 1/3″ image format. The final camera configuration should be evaluated according to the sensor’s active image area and the required field of view.

Q: What is the minimum object distance?

A: The specified M.O.D. is 0.2m, making the lens suitable for ultra-wide close-range imaging where subjects may be positioned relatively near the camera.

Q: Is this lens IR corrected?

A: No. The lens uses an IR Cut configuration rather than an IR-corrected optical design. IR Cut and IR correction serve different optical functions and should not be treated as equivalent specifications.

Product Selection Reference

When selecting a 1.2mm M12 fisheye lens, the primary considerations are required field of view, sensor format, installation distance, acceptable distortion, and available space inside the camera housing. This model prioritizes extremely broad scene coverage with a 170° diagonal FOV rather than maintaining low geometric distortion.

The 2.81mm B.F.L. and compact M12 interface also make the lens suitable for camera designs where the optical path must remain short. Engineers can review the Lens Basics section to understand how focal length and sensor size influence field of view.

For applications that require an even more precise evaluation of focal length and camera coverage, the Focal Length Calculator can assist during optical system planning.

For OEM or application-specific requirements, contact TOWIN to discuss sensor format, FOV, mechanical dimensions, distortion requirements, and camera integration.

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