Low Distortion Lens – M811013003028F

M811013003028F is Low distortion 8-Megapixel CCTV lens with Built-In IR Filter, 11mm focal length, F2.8 aperture, M8x0.35 mount, for security surveillance.

11mm 8MP M8 Low Distortion Industrial Lens

This 11mm 8MP M8 industrial lens combines a compact M8 × 0.35 mount, <1% distortion, and IR-cut optical construction for high-resolution embedded imaging. With 43° diagonal FOV on a 1/2″ sensor and a 0.1m minimum object distance, it is well suited for compact machine vision cameras, inspection modules, and space-constrained industrial imaging systems.

Low Distortion Lens Core Highlights

• 8MP High Resolution: Supports detailed imaging for compact vision systems.
• <1% Distortion: Maintains accurate image geometry for inspection and measurement tasks.
• Compact M8 Mount: Ideal for miniature embedded camera modules with limited installation space.
• 11mm Fixed Focal Length: Provides controlled medium-angle imaging for targeted scenes.
• 5G + IRCF Construction: Supports stable imaging with integrated IR-cut optical configuration.

11mm M8 Low Distortion Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This 11mm M8 low distortion lens is designed for applications where camera size and image accuracy are equally important. Its compact 16mm TTL, M8 × 0.35 mounting interface, and 8MP resolution make it suitable for embedded cameras installed inside small industrial equipment, inspection modules, robotic components, and intelligent imaging devices.

For precision-oriented applications, the <1% distortion specification helps preserve the geometric relationship between objects and their captured images. This makes the lens particularly useful when a compact camera needs to identify edges, shapes, surface features, or component positions without introducing significant barrel or pincushion distortion.

The 0.1m M.O.D. also allows the lens to work with relatively close targets. In compact inspection equipment, this can be useful when the camera must be positioned close to a product, electronic component, label, connector, or mechanical part while maintaining a defined field of view.

Designed for compact machine vision inspection and embedded industrial imaging applications.

Compatible Device List

• Embedded Machine Vision Cameras: The 8MP optical design is suitable for compact cameras used in automated inspection and component recognition.
• Industrial Inspection Modules: The 11mm focal length and <1% distortion support controlled imaging of relatively close inspection targets.
• Robotics Vision Systems: The small M8 form factor can be integrated into compact robotic vision modules where installation space is limited.
• Embedded AI Cameras: Suitable for compact AI vision devices performing object detection, classification, positioning, and visual inspection.
• OV4689-Based Camera Modules: The specified FOV values for the OV4689 sensor provide a practical reference for camera-module development.
• OEM Camera Assemblies: The M8 × 0.35 mount and compact optical dimensions make the lens suitable for customized embedded camera designs.

For engineers selecting a lens according to sensor size and imaging requirements, the Sensor Guide provides useful background on sensor and lens compatibility. For more application-specific selection criteria, the Lens Selection Guide can help evaluate focal length, FOV, resolution, and other optical parameters.

Optical & Integration Considerations

The 11mm focal length provides a relatively controlled viewing angle compared with short focal length miniature lenses. On a 1/2″ sensor, the lens provides a 43° diagonal FOV, while the OV4689 configuration produces a 34° diagonal FOV. This makes it better suited to targeted imaging than applications requiring extremely wide scene coverage.

When integrating the lens into an embedded camera, engineers should also consider the 9.5mm B.F.L., 16mm TTL, sensor position, mechanical clearance, and actual target distance. The FOV Calculator can be used to estimate the relationship between sensor size, focal length, working distance, and field of view before final lens selection.

For applications requiring accurate image geometry, the Distortion Guide can also help explain why low-distortion optics are important for machine vision and measurement-oriented imaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What sensor sizes are compatible with this 11mm M8 lens?
A: The lens is specified for 1/2″ and 1/3″ image formats. The actual usable image area should be verified against the selected camera sensor and mechanical configuration.

Q: What is the field of view of this 11mm lens?
A: On a 1/2″ sensor, the lens provides 43° diagonal, 34.5° horizontal, and 26° vertical FOV. With the OV4689 configuration, the specified diagonal FOV is 34°.

Q: Is this an 8MP machine vision lens?
A: Yes. The lens is specified with 8MP resolution and <1% distortion, making it suitable for compact machine vision and industrial imaging applications where detailed, geometrically stable images are required.

Q: Is the M8 lens suitable for close-range imaging?
A: Yes. Its minimum object distance is 0.1m, allowing it to be used for relatively close inspection targets when the required working distance and field of view are properly matched.

Q: What does the M8 × 0.35 mount mean?
A: M8 × 0.35 identifies the mechanical mounting thread, with an approximately 8mm nominal diameter and 0.35mm thread pitch. It is commonly used for compact miniature camera modules.

Q: Does this lens have low distortion?
A: Yes. The specified distortion is below 1%, making the lens suitable for imaging applications where maintaining object geometry is important.

Q: What is the advantage of the 5G + IRCF construction?
A: The 5G + IRCF construction combines multiple optical elements with an integrated IR-cut filter configuration, supporting controlled visible-light imaging for compatible camera modules.

Q: What applications are suitable for this M8 industrial lens?
A: Typical applications include compact machine vision inspection, embedded industrial cameras, robotic vision modules, AI vision devices, electronic component inspection, and other space-constrained imaging systems.

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