Fisheye Lens – M80201301402168

M80201301402168 is Fisheye Megapixel CCTV lens with IP68 waterproof rating, 1/3″ and 1/4″ format support, F2.1 aperture, M8X0.5 mount for security surveillance.

2.0mm Megapixel M8 Fisheye Automotive Lens IP68

This 2.0mm M8 fisheye automotive lens delivers an ultra-wide 178° diagonal field of view on a 1/3″ sensor and 130° on a 1/4″ sensor. With <-95% distortion, F2.1 aperture, IP68 waterproof protection, and a compact M8 × 0.5 mount, it is designed for vehicle surround-view, compact automotive cameras, and other wide-area imaging systems.

M8 Fisheye Automotive Lens Core Highlights

• 178° ultra-wide FOV on a 1/3″ sensor provides extremely broad scene coverage for automotive imaging.
• Fisheye optical design enables wide-area image capture from a compact camera position.
• IP68 waterproof protection supports demanding outdoor and vehicle-mounted imaging environments.
• 2.0mm focal length with F2.1 aperture is suitable for close-range, wide-area automotive imaging.
• Compact M8 × 0.5 mount and 6G construction support integration into small automotive camera modules.

2.0mm M8 Fisheye Automotive Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This 2.0mm fisheye lens is specifically designed for applications where a conventional lens cannot provide sufficient viewing coverage. Its extremely wide field of view allows a compact camera to capture a large surrounding area, making it particularly suitable for automotive and outdoor imaging systems.

Designed for automotive surround-view application.

Typical applications include:

• Automotive Surround View: The 178° diagonal FOV on a 1/3″ sensor enables extensive coverage around a vehicle, supporting multi-camera surround-view configurations.
• Vehicle Monitoring: Suitable for compact cameras used to monitor areas around vehicles, including side, rear, front, or other external viewpoints.
• Parking Assistance: The ultra-wide optical coverage can help capture a broad area around the vehicle for parking and maneuvering assistance systems.
• Blind-Spot Monitoring: The fisheye perspective can provide broad visual coverage in areas where a conventional narrow-FOV lens may leave blind zones.
• Mobile and Fleet Vehicles: IP68 protection makes the lens suitable for outdoor camera modules installed on commercial vehicles and mobile platforms.
• Outdoor Wide-Area Imaging: The waterproof construction supports imaging applications exposed to rain, dust, and other environmental conditions.
• Robotics and Mobile Platforms: The ultra-wide FOV can also be used for navigation and environmental perception on compact mobile platforms.

For automotive vision system development, the ADAS Solution provides additional information about lens applications in advanced driver assistance systems.

Compatible Device List

This M8 fisheye automotive lens can be integrated into:

• Automotive surround-view cameras
• Vehicle-mounted cameras
• Parking assistance cameras
• Blind-spot monitoring cameras
• Front/rear vehicle cameras
• Side-view automotive cameras
• Commercial vehicle monitoring systems
• Fleet vehicle camera modules
• Outdoor mobile camera systems
• Compact robotic vision modules

For broader traffic and vehicle imaging requirements, the Smart Traffic Solution can also be used as a reference.

Ultra-Wide Fisheye Optical Performance

The defining feature of this lens is its extremely wide field of view. On a 1/3″ sensor, it provides 178° diagonal, 140° horizontal, and 102° vertical coverage, allowing a single compact camera to observe a very large area.

On a 1/4″ sensor, the lens provides 130° diagonal, 102° horizontal, and 76° vertical FOV.

The specified <-95% distortion is characteristic of the fisheye optical design. Rather than treating this distortion as a defect, fisheye systems intentionally use strong optical projection to achieve extremely wide coverage within a compact lens package.

This makes the lens suitable for applications where maximum viewing coverage is more important than rectilinear image geometry.

For a deeper understanding of distortion and its effect on different imaging applications, see the Distortion Guide.

IP68 Waterproof Automotive Design

The IP68 waterproof specification makes this lens suitable for external automotive camera applications where exposure to water and environmental conditions is expected.

This is particularly relevant for:

• Vehicle exterior cameras
• Parking cameras
• Surround-view camera modules
• Commercial vehicle monitoring
• Outdoor mobile platforms
• Weather-exposed imaging equipment

The combination of 2.0mm ultra-wide focal length, 178° FOV, compact M8 × 0.5 mounting, and IP68 protection provides a practical optical configuration for compact automotive camera assemblies.

For vehicle imaging projects requiring broader system-level optical solutions, explore TOWIN’s ADAS Solution.

Compact M8 Mount for Embedded Camera Modules

The M8 × 0.5 mount provides a compact mechanical interface for small camera modules where installation space is limited. With a 4.5mm B.F.L. and 0.1m M.O.D., the lens is suitable for close-range imaging and compact camera integration.

The fixed F2.1 aperture provides a stable optical configuration, while the 6G construction is designed for integration into compact imaging assemblies.

For applications involving miniature camera modules, TOWIN also provides a range of M8/M7/M6 miniature lenses for different imaging requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this lens a fisheye lens?
A: Yes. The 2.0mm focal length, 178° diagonal FOV on a 1/3″ sensor, and <-95% distortion specification clearly identify this as an ultra-wide fisheye lens.

Q: What is the field of view on a 1/3″ sensor?
A: The lens provides 178° diagonal, 140° horizontal, and 102° vertical FOV on a 1/3″ sensor.

Q: What is the field of view on a 1/4″ sensor?
A: On a 1/4″ sensor, the specified FOV is 130° diagonal, 102° horizontal, and 76° vertical.

Q: Is this lens suitable for automotive applications?
A: Yes. Its ultra-wide fisheye design, compact M8 × 0.5 mount, IP68 waterproof protection, and 0.1m M.O.D. make it suitable for vehicle-mounted imaging applications such as surround view, parking assistance, and vehicle monitoring.

Q: What does the <-95% distortion specification mean?
A: The strong negative distortion is a characteristic of fisheye optics. It allows the lens to achieve an extremely wide field of view that would not be practical with a conventional rectilinear lens.

Q: Is the lens waterproof?
A: Yes. The lens is specified with IP68 waterproof protection, making it suitable for outdoor and vehicle-mounted environments where exposure to water may occur.

Q: What type of camera uses the M8 × 0.5 mount?
A: The M8 × 0.5 mount is suitable for compact automotive camera modules, miniature embedded cameras, mobile platforms, and other small imaging systems designed around an M8 interface.

Q: What is the minimum object distance?
A: The specified M.O.D. is 0.1m, supporting close-range imaging applications where a wide viewing area is required.

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