Automotive Lens – S0201301402467

S0201301402467 is IP67 waterproofing ultra-wide-angle M12 automotive lens with 178° diagonal FOV for 1/3″ sensors, F2.4 for specialized surveillance or imaging applications.

2.0mm M12 IP67 Automotive Lens

This 2.0mm M12 megapixel fisheye automotive lens is designed for compact camera systems requiring an extremely wide field of view. It delivers up to 178° diagonal FOV on a 1/3-inch sensor and 130° diagonal FOV on a 1/4-inch sensor, with < -95% distortion, F2.4 aperture, 4.5mm B.F.L., and IP67 protection for automotive, embedded, and wide-area vision applications.

2.0mm M12 IP67 Automotive Lens Core Highlights

• 178° ultra-wide FOV: Provides extremely broad scene coverage on a 1/3-inch sensor.
• 2.0mm fisheye optical design: Optimized for applications requiring maximum viewing coverage from a compact lens.
• Dual sensor compatibility: Supports different fields of view on 1/3-inch and 1/4-inch image sensors.
• Compact optical configuration: 4.5mm B.F.L. and M12X0.5 mount support compact camera integration.
• IP67 protection: Suitable for outdoor and automotive vision applications exposed to dust and water.

2.0mm M12 IP67 Automotive Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

The 2.0mm focal length and up to 178° diagonal FOV make this lens suitable for applications where extremely broad visual coverage is more important than geometric accuracy.

Typical applications include:

• Automotive surround vision: The extreme FOV can help capture a broad area around a vehicle and reduce blind zones.
• Vehicle-mounted monitoring: The compact M12 structure and IP67 protection support integration into automotive camera modules.
• Wide-area security monitoring: The fisheye configuration allows a large scene to be captured using a single camera.
• Indoor panoramic monitoring: The extremely broad field of view can cover large areas from a fixed installation point.
• Embedded AI vision: A broad scene input can support applications involving object detection and environmental perception.
• Robotics and mobile platforms: Compact fisheye optics can provide wide environmental awareness for moving systems.
• Outdoor monitoring: IP67 protection supports camera installations exposed to water and dust.

Designed for automotive surround vision, panoramic monitoring, embedded AI vision, robotics, and wide-area imaging applications.

For compact M12 camera integration, see TOWIN’s M12 Lens Solutions. For similar optical designs, explore the Fisheye Lens category.

Compatible Device List

• 1/3-inch image sensor modules — provides up to 178° diagonal FOV.
• 1/4-inch image sensor modules — provides 130° diagonal FOV.
• Automotive surround-view cameras — IP67 protection supports vehicle-mounted applications.
• Panoramic monitoring cameras — extremely wide coverage helps reduce the number of cameras required for some installations.
• Embedded AI vision modules — broad visual input supports environmental perception.
• Robotics vision systems — wide-angle scene capture can assist navigation and obstacle awareness.
• Outdoor monitoring cameras — IP67 protection supports exposed operating environments.

Ultra-Wide Fisheye Optical Performance

The defining characteristic of this lens is its 178° diagonal field of view on a 1/3-inch sensor. With a 1/4-inch sensor, the FOV is approximately 130° diagonal, 102° horizontal, and 76° vertical.

The < -95% distortion is intentionally associated with the extreme wide-angle/fisheye optical configuration. This should not be interpreted as a low-distortion specification. Instead, the strong optical distortion enables the lens to capture an exceptionally large scene within a compact image format.

This makes the lens appropriate when maximum scene coverage is the primary optical requirement.

For applications that require geometrically accurate images, a lower-distortion lens should be considered instead. TOWIN’s Low Distortion Lens range is designed for those applications.

Sensor Compatibility

The lens supports different FOV configurations depending on the image sensor format:

This difference illustrates the importance of matching the lens with the correct sensor format. A larger sensor uses more of the available image circle and therefore provides a wider usable field of view.

For additional information about sensor formats and optical matching, see TOWIN’s Sensor Guide.

Environmental Protection

The lens features an IP67 waterproof rating, supporting applications where the camera may be exposed to dust, rain, splashing water, or other outdoor environmental conditions.

Potential environments include:

• Automotive camera systems
• Outdoor monitoring
• Smart transportation
• Industrial equipment
• Robotics platforms
• Embedded vision devices

For system-level protection, the camera housing, connector, cable, sealing structure, and installation method should also be evaluated together with the lens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the maximum field of view of this 2.0mm lens?
A: On a 1/3-inch sensor, the lens provides up to 178° diagonal, 140° horizontal, and 102° vertical FOV.

Q2: What is the FOV on a 1/4-inch sensor?
A: With a 1/4-inch sensor, the specified FOV is approximately 130° diagonal, 102° horizontal, and 76° vertical.

Q3: Is this a fisheye lens?
A: Yes. The combination of 178° diagonal FOV and < -95% distortion is characteristic of an extreme wide-angle fisheye optical design.

Q4: Is this a low distortion lens?
A: No. The lens has < -95% distortion, which is intentionally associated with its fisheye configuration and extremely wide field of view.

Q5: What is the focal length of this lens?
A: The focal length is 2.0mm, providing an extremely wide field of view for compact imaging systems.

Q6: What is the minimum object distance?
A: The specified M.O.D. is 0.1m, making the lens suitable for relatively close-range wide-area imaging.

Q7: What mount does this lens use?
A: It uses an M12X0.5 mount, a common interface for compact embedded camera modules.

Q8: Is this lens suitable for automotive applications?
A: Yes. The IP67 waterproof rating makes it suitable for automotive and outdoor vision systems requiring protection against dust and water.

Recommended Related Resources

For selecting the appropriate sensor and understanding how sensor size affects FOV, see the Sensor Guide; For learning more about fisheye optical characteristics and distortion, visit the Distortion Guide; For comparing focal length and field of view, use TOWIN’s FOV Calculator;

For compact M12 optical solutions, explore the M12 Lenses product range; For customized lens requirements, sensor matching, or mechanical integration support, contact TOWIN Lens.

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