Fisheye Lens – CCL1301820MPF67

CCL1301820MPF67 is Fisheye 5-Megapixel M12 lens with Built-In IR Filter, for 1/3″ sensors, 200° FOV at 4.7mm, F2.0 aperture, and IP67 waterproof rating.

1.8mm M12 200° Fisheye Lens

This 1.8mm M12 fisheye lens is a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle optical solution designed for 1/3″ imaging systems requiring extremely broad scene coverage. With up to 200° FOV, F2.0 aperture, 6G+IRCF optical construction, and IP67 waterproof protection, it is well suited to panoramic monitoring, compact environmental sensing, and wide-area embedded vision applications.

1.8mm M12 200° Fisheye Lens Highlights

• 200° ultra-wide FOV for panoramic and near-surround scene coverage.
• 5MP resolution for detailed wide-area imaging.
• 1.8mm fixed focal length in a compact M12 × 0.5 package.
• 6G + IRCF optical construction for compact embedded camera integration.
• IP67 waterproof protection for demanding outdoor and exposed environments.

1.8mm M12 200° Fisheye Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This 1.8mm M12 fisheye lens is designed for imaging systems where maximizing scene coverage is more important than maintaining conventional perspective geometry. Its 200° field of view can capture an exceptionally broad area with a single camera, making it particularly suitable for panoramic observation, environmental awareness, and compact wide-area monitoring systems.

The extreme FOV makes this lens useful for applications where reducing blind spots is a key system requirement. Instead of using a longer focal length to concentrate on a small target, the 1.8mm optical configuration allows a compact camera module to observe a much larger surrounding area. This makes it suitable for panoramic security cameras, compact monitoring devices, robotics perception modules, and specialized embedded vision equipment.

The 5MP resolution provides substantially more image detail than basic VGA or low-resolution fisheye modules, allowing the captured panoramic scene to retain useful information for downstream viewing, recording, or computer vision processing. The F2.0 aperture also provides a practical balance between optical compactness and light-gathering capability.

The IP67 waterproof rating further expands the lens’s suitability for exposed environments. It can be considered for outdoor camera assemblies, weather-resistant monitoring equipment, and embedded imaging products where protection against dust and temporary water immersion is required at the system level.

For engineers designing panoramic or ultra-wide imaging systems, the FOV Calculator can help evaluate required image coverage. The Lens Selection Guide can also be used to compare focal length, sensor format, and application requirements.

Compatible Device List

• Panoramic Security Cameras: Suitable for wide-area surveillance systems where a single camera needs to cover a very large scene.
• Outdoor Monitoring Devices: IP67 protection makes the lens suitable for camera assemblies designed for exposed environments.
• Robotics Vision Modules: The ultra-wide FOV can provide broad environmental awareness for mobile robots and compact robotic platforms.
• Embedded Wide-Area Cameras: The M12 × 0.5 mount and 14mm T.T.L. support integration into compact camera modules.
• 360° and Panoramic Imaging Equipment: The extreme FOV can support multi-camera panoramic architectures and specialized immersive imaging systems.
• Smart Monitoring Systems: Suitable for embedded vision equipment requiring broad scene capture while maintaining a compact optical configuration.

Designed for panoramic surveillance, outdoor wide-area monitoring, robotics perception, and compact ultra-wide embedded vision applications.

Optical Design Considerations

Unlike a conventional low-distortion lens, this M12 fisheye lens intentionally uses strong geometric distortion to achieve its extremely wide field of view. The specified distortion of less than -119% should therefore be understood as a characteristic of the fisheye optical design rather than a performance limitation to be compared directly with conventional industrial lenses.

For applications requiring geometric correction, image dewarping can be performed at the camera, ISP, or software level depending on the system architecture. Engineers can refer to the Distortion Guide when evaluating the relationship between fisheye distortion and image processing requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this a fisheye lens?
A: Yes. The 1.8mm focal length, 200° maximum FOV, and highly pronounced geometric distortion are characteristic of a fisheye optical design.

Q: What is the maximum field of view of this M12 fisheye lens?
A: The specified maximum field of view is 200° for the 4.7mm image circle configuration. Additional configurations provide 185° and 110° FOV.

Q: What sensor format does this lens support?
A: The lens is specified for a 1/3″ image format with a Φ4.7mm image circle and supports up to 5-megapixel resolution.

Q: Why is the distortion value greater than 100%?
A: High negative distortion is inherent to fisheye optics. Severe geometric distortion delivers an ultra-wide FOV up to 200°. Software or ISP dewarping can convert raw footage into standard perspective as needed.

Q: Is this lens waterproof?
A: The lens is specified with an IP67 waterproof rating, making it suitable for integration into camera systems designed for demanding outdoor or exposed environments. Final system-level waterproof performance depends on the complete camera housing and assembly.

Q: What is the advantage of the 1.8mm focal length?
A: The very short 1.8mm focal length enables extremely broad scene coverage, making it suitable for panoramic monitoring, environmental awareness, and applications where minimizing blind areas is important.

Q: Can this lens be used for outdoor surveillance?
A: Yes. The 200° FOV, 5MP resolution, F2.0 aperture, and IP67 specification make it suitable for selected outdoor wide-area surveillance and monitoring systems.

Q: Can this fisheye lens be used for robotics or machine vision?
A: Yes, for applications that prioritize broad environmental perception rather than conventional low-distortion measurement. The wide FOV can help robotic systems observe a large surrounding area from a compact camera position.

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