Low Distortion Lens – CCL14017MPF

CCL14017MPF Low distortion wide angle 85° M12 mount lens 1/4″ HD 5MP rectilinear scanning

1.7mm 5MP M12 Low Distortion Wide Angle Lens

The 1.7mm 5MP M12 Low Distortion Wide Angle Lens is designed for compact imaging systems that require a broad field of view while maintaining controlled image distortion. With a 1/4″ image format, 100° diagonal FOV, <1% distortion, and 5MP resolution, this M12 lens provides a practical balance between wide-area coverage and image accuracy.

Designed for compact wide-angle imaging applications, this fixed focal lens features an M12x0.5 mount, F2.4 aperture, 4mm B.F.L., and 16.2mm T.T.L., making it suitable for space-constrained camera modules and embedded vision devices.

Product Core Highlights

100° Wide-Angle Field of View

The 1.7mm focal length delivers a 100° diagonal FOV, allowing compact camera systems to capture a broad scene without requiring a large installation distance.

<1% Low Distortion

With distortion specified at less than 1%, this lens provides significantly better geometric control than conventional highly distorted ultra-wide-angle optics. It is suitable for applications where objects near the image edges need to remain visually accurate.

5MP High-Resolution Imaging

The lens supports 5MP resolution, providing sufficient image detail for compact monitoring, smart-device imaging, embedded vision, and other high-resolution applications.

Compact M12x0.5 Mount

The M12x0.5 mount makes the lens compatible with a wide range of compact camera modules. Its 16.2mm T.T.L. and 4mm B.F.L. are well suited to space-limited optical assemblies.

Fixed F2.4 Aperture

The F2.4 fixed aperture provides a consistent optical configuration for compact camera designs and simplifies integration into embedded imaging systems.

Low Distortion Lens Applications

This 5MP low distortion M12 lens is particularly suitable for compact imaging applications where both wide scene coverage and controlled geometric distortion are important.

Smart Home & Indoor Monitoring

The 100° diagonal FOV enables a compact camera to cover a relatively large indoor area from a fixed installation position. The <1% distortion specification helps maintain a more natural representation of walls, furniture, entrances, and other scene structures.

Compatible devices: indoor smart cameras, compact home monitoring cameras, smart sensors, and embedded camera modules.

Door & Entrance Monitoring

The combination of 1.7mm focal length and 100° FOV makes the lens suitable for monitoring entrances, corridors, small rooms, and access areas where a broad viewing angle is required from a compact camera housing.

Compatible devices: smart door cameras, entrance monitoring modules, compact access-control cameras, and embedded security devices.

Compact Embedded Vision Systems

The M12x0.5 interface, short 16.2mm T.T.L., and 4mm B.F.L. make this lens suitable for optical assemblies where installation space is limited. The 5MP resolution provides additional image detail for embedded imaging applications.

Compatible devices: embedded vision cameras, compact inspection modules, smart devices, and small-form-factor vision systems.

Wide-Area Machine Monitoring

For machine or equipment monitoring where a relatively broad scene needs to be captured without introducing substantial geometric distortion, the <1% distortion specification provides a useful advantage over highly distorted ultra-wide-angle lenses.

Compatible devices: compact monitoring cameras, equipment-monitoring modules, and embedded industrial imaging devices.

For more information about selecting an appropriate sensor and lens combination, see the TOWIN Sensor Guide and Lens Selection Guide.

The lens can also be evaluated alongside other M12 Lenses and Low Distortion Lenses when comparing different focal lengths and distortion requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is the 1.7mm 5MP lens?

A: This is a fixed focal M12 wide angle lens with a 1.7mm focal length, 5MP resolution, 100° diagonal FOV, and <1% distortion.

Q: What sensor size is compatible with this M12 lens?

A: The lens is specified for a 1/4″ image format. The camera sensor should therefore be selected to match the specified image circle and optical format.

Q: How wide is the field of view?

A: The lens provides 100° diagonal, 85° horizontal, and 73° vertical FOV, offering broad scene coverage for compact imaging systems.

Q: Is this a low distortion lens?

A: Yes. The specified distortion is less than 1%, so it can be classified as a low distortion lens for applications requiring better geometric accuracy.

Q: Is the 1.7mm M12 lens a fisheye lens?

A: No. Although the lens provides a wide 100° diagonal FOV, this specification alone does not classify it as a fisheye lens. It is more appropriately described as a wide angle low distortion M12 lens.

Q: What applications are suitable for this lens?

A: The lens can be used for compact indoor monitoring, smart home cameras, entrance monitoring, embedded vision systems, equipment monitoring, and other applications requiring a wide field of view with controlled distortion.

Q: What does the M12x0.5 mount mean?

A: M12x0.5 indicates an M12 lens thread with a 0.5mm thread pitch. This is a common interface for compact camera modules and embedded imaging systems.

Q: Can TOWIN customize this type of M12 lens?

A: Custom optical and mechanical configurations may be developed according to project requirements, including focal length, FOV, sensor format, distortion, resolution, mount, and mechanical dimensions. For project-specific requirements, please contact TOWIN.

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