Low Distortion Lens – CCL13017MPR

CCL13017MPR Low distortion wide angle 100° M12 mount board lens 1/3″ HD 3MP rectilinear scanning

1.7mm M12 Wide Angle Low Distortion Lens for 3MP Imaging

This 1.7mm M12 wide angle lens is designed for compact imaging systems that require an extremely broad field of view while maintaining controlled image distortion. Featuring a 1/3″ image format, 3MP resolution, 120° diagonal FOV, and distortion below 2%, this fixed focal lens is suitable for wide-area monitoring, embedded vision, robotics, smart devices, and compact camera modules. Designed for wide-angle compact imaging applications, the lens combines a short 1.7mm focal length with an M12 × 0.5 mount and 16.2mm TTL for easy integration into space-constrained imaging equipment.

When selecting a wide-angle lens, matching the lens FOV with the sensor format is important. Engineers can use the FOV Calculator and Sensor Guide to evaluate the required optical configuration.

Product Core Highlights

• 1.7mm ultra-short focal length: Provides an expansive field of view for capturing a large scene from a compact camera position.
• 120° diagonal FOV: Enables broad scene coverage while maintaining a controlled optical design.
• <2% distortion: Helps reduce image deformation compared with conventional highly distorted wide-angle optics.
• 3MP resolution: Supports detailed imaging for 3MP-class compact camera sensors.
• M12 × 0.5 mount: Provides a compact mechanical interface for embedded cameras and small vision systems.

Low Distortion Lens Applications

The combination of a 1.7mm focal length and 120° diagonal FOV makes this lens particularly suitable for applications where camera size is limited but broad scene coverage is required. Its controlled distortion performance can also benefit systems that need wide-angle images without excessive geometric deformation.

Wide-Area Embedded Imaging

The broad 120° diagonal FOV allows a compact camera module to capture a large area without requiring a long physical distance from the monitored scene. This makes the lens suitable for embedded imaging systems installed in confined spaces.

Designed for wide-area embedded imaging applications, it can be integrated into compact monitoring cameras, smart devices, and OEM camera modules.

Robotics and Mobile Vision

Mobile robots and compact robotic platforms often require a wide field of view to observe their surroundings and detect nearby objects. The 1.7mm focal length provides broad visual coverage, while the compact M12 interface supports integration into small robotic vision modules.

For broader robotics applications, this lens can be evaluated alongside TOWIN’s Robotics Vision solutions.

Smart Security and Indoor Monitoring

The 100° horizontal and 85° vertical FOV can help cover a relatively large indoor scene from a compact installation position. The lens can be considered for room monitoring, entrance observation, compact security cameras, and smart-device imaging where wide coverage is required.

Compact Machine Vision and Inspection

For selected machine vision applications, a wide-angle lens can be useful when the camera must observe a large area from a short working distance. The <2% distortion specification provides better geometric control than conventional strongly distorted fisheye optics.

For application-specific machine vision requirements, see TOWIN’s Machine Vision solutions.

Smart Devices and OEM Camera Modules

The M12 × 0.5 mount, 4mm B.F.L., and 16.2mm TTL make the lens suitable for compact camera designs where optical space is restricted. OEM developers can consider it for smart devices, embedded cameras, monitoring modules, and other small-form-factor imaging products.

Compatible Devices

This lens can be considered for:

• Wide-angle embedded cameras
• Compact security cameras
• Indoor monitoring camera modules
• Mobile robot vision cameras
• Compact robotics platforms
• Smart-device camera modules
• Embedded machine vision systems
• OEM M12 camera modules
• Wide-area observation cameras

For additional M12 optical configurations, explore the complete M12 Lenses range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is this 1.7mm M12 lens?
A: It is a fixed focal M12 wide-angle lens designed for 1/3″ sensors, with 3MP resolution and a 120° diagonal field of view.

Q: What is the field of view of the 1.7mm lens?
A: The lens provides a 120° diagonal FOV, 100° horizontal FOV, and 85° vertical FOV.

Q: Is this lens a fisheye lens?
A: Its 120° diagonal field of view places it in the wide-angle range and it can be considered for fisheye-type applications. However, the supplied specification indicates distortion below 2%, so the optical behavior should be evaluated based on the actual imaging requirement rather than FOV alone.

Q: Why is low distortion important in a wide-angle lens?
A: Wide-angle optics can introduce significant geometric deformation. A distortion level below 2% helps maintain more natural object shapes and improves the usability of images for monitoring, recognition, and visual analysis.

Q: What sensor size is this lens designed for?
A: The lens is designed for a 1/3″ image format and supports 3MP resolution according to the supplied specifications.

Q: Is the 1.7mm lens suitable for machine vision?
A: Yes, designers can consider it for machine‑vision systems that require broad scene coverage, particularly when the camera must observe a large area from a short installation distance.

Q: Does this lens have an adjustable iris?
A: No. The lens uses a fixed iris with an F2.4 aperture.

Q: Can TOWIN customize a wide-angle M12 lens?
A: TOWIN can support customized optical solutions for OEM imaging projects. Requirements such as sensor size, FOV, distortion, focal length, mechanical dimensions, and mounting interface can be evaluated through the TOWIN Contact page.

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