Wide Angle Lens – S03012811517F

S03012811517F is 3.0mm High Resolution wide angle lens with Built-In Filter, 8 Megapixel Low F-number S-Mount Lens (F1.7), 1/2.8″ Low Light Sensitive Lens.

3.0mm 8MP M12 Wide Angle Lens

This 3.0mm 8MP M12 wide angle lens is designed for compact cameras that require an exceptionally broad field of view without sacrificing high-resolution imaging. With a 140° diagonal FOV, F1.7 aperture, and 1/2.8″ sensor compatibility, it provides a practical optical solution for embedded vision, smart monitoring, robotics, and other space-constrained imaging systems.

As a fixed focal M12 lens, it combines a compact mechanical interface with 8-megapixel optical performance, making it suitable for applications where wide scene coverage and detailed image capture are required in a small camera module.

M12 Wide Angle Lens Core Highlights

• 140° ultra-wide FOV for broad scene coverage with a 3.0mm focal length.
• 8MP resolution supports detailed imaging with 1/2.8″ CMOS sensors.
• F1.7 aperture helps maintain strong light-gathering performance in compact camera systems.
• M12 × 0.5 mount enables straightforward integration into embedded and industrial camera modules.
• 7G optical construction with IRCF provides a compact optical design for demanding imaging applications.

M12 Wide Angle Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

The combination of a 3.0mm focal length, 140° diagonal FOV, 8MP resolution, and F1.7 aperture makes this lens particularly suitable for imaging systems that need to capture a large area from a short working distance.

For smart security and compact surveillance cameras, the wide viewing angle allows one camera module to monitor a larger scene while maintaining 8MP image detail. It can be used in indoor monitoring devices, compact network cameras, access monitoring equipment, and embedded security systems where installation space is limited.

For robotics vision, the broad FOV helps mobile robots observe surrounding areas at close range. This makes the lens useful for navigation assistance, obstacle awareness, robotic platforms, and compact vision modules where a conventional narrow-angle lens may leave excessive blind areas.

The lens is also well suited to embedded AI vision systems, including edge cameras, smart IoT devices, interactive terminals, and compact vision modules. Its M12 interface and 22mm T.T.L. make it practical for integration where both optical coverage and mechanical compactness are important.

For systems that require a wider viewing area from a fixed camera position, this lens can also support panoramic-style monitoring and spatial awareness applications. Its 8MP capability provides additional image detail for downstream software analysis and AI-based image processing.

Designed for compact wide-angle embedded vision, smart security, and robotic visual awareness applications.

Compatible Device List

• Compact CMOS Camera Modules: Suitable for camera modules using 1/2.8″ sensors and requiring high-resolution wide-angle imaging.
• Embedded AI Cameras: Compatible with edge AI vision platforms, smart IoT cameras, and compact intelligent imaging devices.
• Robotics Platforms: Suitable for mobile robots, service robots, autonomous platforms, and robotic systems requiring broad near-field visibility.
• Smart Security Devices: Can be integrated into compact IP cameras, indoor monitoring devices, access-control cameras, and other space-constrained security equipment.
• Industrial Embedded Cameras: Useful for machine-mounted vision modules where a broad FOV is more important than long-distance imaging.
• Customized Camera Systems: The M12 × 0.5 mount supports integration into customized camera housings and OEM/ODM imaging assemblies.

For applications requiring help with sensor matching and optical selection, TOWIN’s Sensor Guide and Lens Selection Guide provide useful references for selecting an appropriate lens and sensor combination.

When the required field of view is uncertain, the FOV Calculator can also be used to estimate the coverage provided by different focal lengths and sensor formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is this 3.0mm 8MP lens?
A: This is a fixed focal M12 wide angle lens designed for 1/2.8″ sensors. Its 3.0mm focal length provides a 140° diagonal FOV for applications requiring broad scene coverage.

Q: What cameras are compatible with this M12 lens?
A: The lens is designed for compact camera modules using a 1/2.8″ image sensor and an M12 × 0.5 lens interface. Final compatibility should also be checked against the camera’s mechanical dimensions and sensor specifications.

Q: Is this lens suitable for 8MP cameras?
A: Yes. The lens is specified for 8 Megapixel imaging, making it suitable for high-resolution compact camera systems where wide-angle coverage and image detail are both required.

Q: What is the field of view of the 3.0mm lens?
A: The specified field of view is 140° diagonal, 115° horizontal, and 60° vertical. The actual image coverage depends on the sensor format and camera configuration.

Q: Is this a low-distortion lens?
A: The specified TV distortion is below -18%, so this lens should not be positioned as a dedicated low-distortion lens. It is primarily designed to provide very wide scene coverage from a compact 3.0mm focal length.

Q: Is the lens suitable for robotics vision?
A: Yes. Its wide FOV can help robotic systems capture more of the surrounding environment at close range, making it suitable for mobile robots, embedded vision modules, and visual awareness applications.

Q: Can TOWIN customize this M12 lens for an OEM project?
A: TOWIN can evaluate customization requirements such as optical performance, mechanical dimensions, coatings, and camera integration. For project-specific requirements, customers can contact the TOWIN engineering team for an OEM/ODM assessment.

Related Optical Resources

This lens belongs to TOWIN’s M12 Lenses portfolio and can be considered alongside other Wide Angle Lenses for compact camera applications.

For embedded M12 imaging projects, TOWIN also provides dedicated M12 Lens Solutions covering different camera and application requirements. For more demanding automated imaging systems, explore the Machine Vision Solutions available from TOWIN.

Because wide-angle optical designs involve a trade-off between field of view, sensor size, focal length, and distortion, the Distortion Guide and Optical Design resources can help engineers evaluate the optical characteristics before final lens selection.

For additional product requirements, custom specifications, or OEM/ODM projects, contact TOWIN.

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