Fisheye Lens – S4523820F

S4523820F is 12-Megapixel Fisheye CCTV Lens with Built-In IR Filter, 1.5mm focal length High-resolution M12-Mount for security surveillance.

M12 1.5mm 12MP 238° F-Theta Fisheye Lens

This 1.5mm M12 fisheye lens delivers an ultra-wide 238° field of view with up to 12MP resolution and F-Theta distortion below -15%, providing broad scene coverage for panoramic imaging, robotics, embedded vision, and high-resolution environmental perception.

Product Core Highlights

• 238° Ultra-Wide FOV — Provides exceptionally broad image coverage for panoramic and environmental imaging.
• 12MP High Resolution — Supports detailed image capture for high-pixel embedded vision and advanced scene analysis.
• 1.5mm Focal Length — Enables extreme wide-angle coverage from a compact M12 camera interface.
• F-Theta Distortion < -15% — Provides a controlled F-Theta projection suitable for fisheye image processing and panoramic applications.
• F2.0 Fixed Aperture — Provides a stable optical configuration for continuous wide-angle image acquisition.
• 8G Optical Structure — Uses an 8-glass-element optical configuration for demanding high-resolution fisheye imaging.

M12 1.5mm 12MP Fisheye Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

The combination of 12MP resolution, 238° field of view, 1.5mm focal length, and F-Theta optical projection makes this lens particularly suitable for systems that need to capture an exceptionally large scene while retaining high image detail.

• High-Resolution Panoramic Imaging — Its 238° ultra-wide FOV delivers extensive scene coverage with a single compact camera, while 12MP resolution provides abundant details for panoramic processing, stitching and digital correction.
• Robotics Environmental Perception — The ultra-wide view empowers mobile robots and autonomous platforms with full surrounding awareness, supporting reliable obstacle detection and scene comprehension.
• Embedded AI Vision — Paired with a compatible sensor, its 12MP optical performance supplies rich visual data for AI-driven object detection, classification and environmental analysis.
• Near-Panoramic Camera Systems — The ultra-large FOV suits single-position camera designs, maximizing scene coverage for near-360° panoramic systems.
• Industrial Area Monitoring — It captures wide workspace and equipment views effectively, ideal for industrial monitoring scenarios that require minimal blind spots.
• Immersive & Computational Imaging — The fisheye projection serves as high-quality input for image transformation, panoramic rendering and various computational imaging workflows.
• Compact Wide-Area Vision Modules — Featuring an M12x0.5 mount and 20.1mm TTL, it integrates easily into compact camera assemblies, prioritizing wide optical coverage over traditional rectilinear imaging geometry.

For engineers comparing different ultra-wide M12 optical configurations, the M12 Lenses range provides additional focal-length and optical-format options.

Because this lens uses a 238° fisheye field of view, image geometry should be evaluated according to the target application rather than using the same criteria as a conventional low-distortion machine vision lens. The Distortion Guide provides useful background when evaluating fisheye and wide-angle optical distortion.

For scene-coverage verification, the FOV Calculator can help engineers estimate the relationship between sensor format, lens parameters, and required viewing area.

Compatible Device List

• 12MP embedded camera modules
• High-resolution panoramic cameras
• Robotic vision cameras
• Autonomous mobile robot cameras
• AI vision camera modules
• Industrial environmental monitoring cameras
• Wide-area surveillance cameras
• Panoramic imaging systems
• Immersive imaging devices
• Compact M12 camera modules
• High-resolution fisheye camera systems

Designed for high-resolution panoramic, robotics vision, and ultra-wide environmental imaging applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum FOV of this 1.5 mm M12 fisheye lens?
A: It reaches 238° for D=4.8 and D=4.5 formats; 165° for D=3.5.

Q: Is this lens compatible with 12MP cameras?
A: Yes. It is 12MP‑rated and works with high‑resolution modules when sensor format, image circle and optical interface match.

Q: Why can its FOV go beyond 180°?
A: Fisheye lenses adopt special projection to break the 180° limit of rectilinear imaging. Output images show heavy geometric curvature, which can be digitally corrected.

Q: Is this a low‑distortion lens?
A: No. Built for ultra‑wide coverage, its F‑Theta distortion is below ‑15%. It is not a rectilinear low‑distortion lens for precision measurement.

Q: What are the benefits of F‑Theta design?
A: F‑Theta projection creates stable mapping between incident angle and image position, supporting image correction, panoramic processing and computational vision for fisheye systems.

Q: What does 8G + IRCF stand for?
A: 8G means eight glass elements. IRCF is an IR‑cut filter for visible‑light imaging and does not represent infrared optical correction.

Q: What is its M.O.D.?
A: M.O.D. is 0.2 m, supporting both close‑range wide‑area shooting and long‑distance environmental imaging.

Q: Can it apply to robotics vision?
A: Yes. Its 238° FOV delivers extensive environmental coverage, ideal for detecting objects and obstacles within a wide angle in compact robotic installations.

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