Wide Angle Lens – CCL123031MPF

CCL123031MPF-3.1mm 152° F1.8 Wide angle 1/2.3″ 16 Megapixel High Resolution lens with IR cut filter, Low F-number M12/S-Mount CCTV HD Lens.

3.1mm 16MP M12 Wide Angle Lens

This 3.1mm 16MP M12 Wide Angle lens is designed for compact camera systems that require extremely wide scene coverage, high-resolution imaging, and a relatively large F1.8 aperture. Supporting a 1/2.3″ image format, it delivers a 152° diagonal FOV, 117° horizontal FOV, and 86° vertical FOV for panoramic monitoring, robotics vision, embedded imaging, and other wide-area applications.

With an M12x0.5 mount, 0.2m minimum object distance, and 6G optical construction with an IR-cut filter, this lens provides a compact optical solution for high-resolution wide-angle camera modules. Explore TOWIN’s M12 Lenses for additional compact fixed focal lens configurations.

M12 Wide Angle Lens Core Highlights

• 152° Ultra-Wide FOV: Provides 152° diagonal, 117° horizontal, and 86° vertical coverage for extensive scene capture.
• 16MP High Resolution: Supports high-resolution imaging for detailed panoramic and wide-area vision applications.
• F1.8 Large Aperture: Provides a relatively large aperture for compact imaging systems requiring efficient light collection.
• 0.2m Close-Range Capability: The short minimum object distance supports close-range wide-area imaging.
• Compact M12x0.5 Interface: Simplifies integration into embedded cameras, robotics modules, and other space-constrained vision devices.

M12 Wide Angle Lens Applications

Panoramic and Wide-Area Imaging

The combination of a 3.1mm focal length and 152° diagonal FOV allows this lens to capture an exceptionally broad scene from a compact camera position. It is suitable for applications where a single camera needs to observe a large surrounding area rather than focus on a narrow viewing zone.

Typical applications include panoramic monitoring, indoor area observation, smart building cameras, compact surveillance modules, and wide-area environmental imaging.

The 16MP resolution provides additional image detail across the wide viewing area, making this model suitable for systems where both extensive coverage and high-resolution image capture are required.

Designed for high-resolution panoramic and ultra-wide-area imaging applications.

Robotics Vision and Environmental Awareness

Mobile robots and autonomous platforms may need to observe nearby objects across a wide angular range while keeping the camera module compact. The 117° horizontal and 86° vertical FOV can provide broad environmental visibility for robotic perception, obstacle awareness, navigation support, and surrounding-area monitoring.

The 0.2m MOD is also useful for close-range robotic scenes where objects can appear relatively near the camera.

For robotic imaging projects, this lens can be considered alongside TOWIN’s Robotics Vision solutions.

Smart Security and Indoor Monitoring

Compact security cameras often need to monitor rooms, entrances, equipment areas, or other spaces from a fixed position. The ultra-wide FOV of this lens can help increase scene coverage and reduce blind areas.

The F1.8 aperture and 16MP resolution provide a useful configuration for high-resolution indoor monitoring, smart security devices, and embedded surveillance cameras.

For application-specific security optical solutions, explore TOWIN’s Smart Security solutions.

Embedded Vision and IoT Devices

The M12x0.5 mount and compact optical configuration make this lens suitable for embedded camera products where installation space is restricted. It can be integrated into smart IoT devices, compact visual sensing equipment, intelligent monitoring systems, and other camera modules requiring a very wide field of view.

The fixed focal design also provides a consistent optical configuration for products that do not require variable zoom.

Close-Range Wide-Angle Imaging

With a minimum object distance of only 0.2m, this lens can be considered for close-range applications where the camera needs to capture both nearby objects and a broad surrounding area.

Potential applications include compact equipment monitoring, indoor spatial observation, robotic close-range perception, and embedded cameras positioned near the monitored scene.

Compatible Devices

• 1/2.3″ high-resolution camera modules
• 16MP panoramic cameras
• Compact Wide Angle cameras
• Indoor wide-area monitoring cameras
• Smart security camera modules
• Robotics vision cameras
• Embedded vision systems
• IoT imaging devices
• Mobile robot camera modules
• Panoramic observation systems
• Compact environmental monitoring cameras

Sensor & Field-of-View Matching

This lens is designed for a 1/2.3″ image format and provides:

• 152° diagonal FOV
• 117° horizontal FOV
• 86° vertical FOV

The 3.1mm focal length provides substantially wider coverage than conventional medium-focal-length M12 lenses. When combined with a 1/2.3″ sensor, it is particularly suitable for applications where the camera must capture a large surrounding area.

Because field of view is affected by sensor dimensions and lens focal length, engineers should verify the expected coverage before selecting the final camera configuration. TOWIN’s FOV Calculator can be used to estimate field-of-view requirements.

For sensor selection and image-format matching, refer to the Sensor Guide.

Why Choose a 3.1mm 16MP M12 Wide Angle Lens?

A 3.1mm Wide Angle lens is suitable when the primary objective is to maximize the visible area captured by a compact camera. Compared with longer focal length lenses, the ultra-wide FOV allows a single camera to observe a much larger angular range.

This model adds 16MP resolution and an F1.8 aperture, making it particularly attractive for applications that need both broad scene coverage and detailed image capture.

The lens should be selected for applications where ultra-wide coverage is more important than maintaining low geometric distortion. Its specified optical distortion of less than -39% is consistent with an ultra-wide optical configuration.

For applications that require controlled geometric distortion instead, consider TOWIN’s Low Distortion Lens range.

IR-Cut Optical Configuration

The lens uses a 6G + IR-cut filter construction. The IR-cut filter is intended for visible-light imaging systems by filtering infrared wavelengths from the optical path.

It is important to distinguish an IR-cut filter from an IR corrected lens. IR correction refers to optical focusing performance across different wavelengths, while an IR-cut filter primarily filters infrared radiation. Therefore, this product should not be classified as an IR Corrected Lens based solely on the supplied specification.

For applications involving specialized optical filtering, TOWIN also provides Optical Filter solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is this 3.1mm M12 lens?
A: It is a fixed focal M12 Wide Angle lens designed for 1/2.3″ sensors, with 16MP resolution and an extremely wide 152° diagonal field of view.

Q: What is the field of view of this 16MP M12 Wide Angle lens?
A: The lens provides 152° diagonal, 117° horizontal, and 86° vertical FOV with the specified 1/2.3″ image format.

Q: Is this lens suitable for panoramic imaging?
A: Yes. Its extremely wide field of view makes it suitable for panoramic cameras, wide-area monitoring, robotics, embedded vision, and environmental observation systems.

Q: Is this a low distortion lens?
A: No. The specified optical distortion is below -39%, which is characteristic of an ultra-wide Wide Angle optical design. It is not intended for applications requiring highly controlled geometric distortion.

Q: What sensor size does this M12 Wide Angle lens support?
A: The lens is designed for a 1/2.3″ image format and supports up to 16MP resolution.

Q: What is the minimum object distance of this lens?
A: The specified MOD is 0.2m, allowing the lens to be used for relatively close-range wide-area imaging applications.

Q: Does the IR-cut filter make this an IR corrected lens?
A: No. An IR-cut filter and IR correction are different optical characteristics. The supplied specification confirms an IR-cut filter but does not specify IR-corrected focusing performance.

Q: Can this lens be used in robotics vision systems?
A: Yes. Its ultra-wide field of view can provide broad environmental visibility for robotic perception, obstacle awareness, navigation support, and compact vision modules.

Product Selection Reference

Choose this 3.1mm 16MP M12 Wide Angle lens when your imaging system requires:

• Extremely wide scene coverage
• 152° diagonal FOV
• 117° horizontal FOV
• 86° vertical FOV
• 1/2.3″ sensor compatibility
• Up to 16MP resolution
• F1.8 aperture
• 0.2m minimum object distance
• Compact M12x0.5 integration
• Wide Angle imaging for panoramic or environmental observation

This model is particularly suitable for high-resolution panoramic cameras, smart security devices, robotics vision modules, embedded vision systems, and close-range wide-area imaging.

For additional Wide Angle options, visit TOWIN’s Wide Angle Lens category. If you need to compare different focal lengths and image coverage, the Lens Selection Guide provides additional optical selection guidance.

For customized optical requirements, sensor matching, or OEM/ODM projects, contact TOWIN.

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