Low Distortion Lens – S03012309024F

S03012309024F is 3.0mm 16-megapixel low distortion lens with Built-In Filter, 1/2.3″ or 1/2.5″ M12/S-Mount wide-angle lens, High-resolution CCTV lens.

3.0mm M12 16MP Low Distortion Lens

The 3.0mm M12 low distortion lens is a high-resolution wide-angle lens designed for compact imaging systems using 1/2.3″ and 1/2.5″ sensors. With up to 16MP resolution, a 104° diagonal field of view, F2.4 aperture, and distortion below 3.9%, it provides a practical balance between wide-area coverage, image detail, and geometric control for machine vision, smart cameras, and embedded imaging applications.

Product Highlights at a Glance

• 16MP high-resolution imaging: Designed for high-detail imaging with modern 1/2.3″ and 1/2.5″ sensors.
• 3.0mm wide-angle focal length: Provides up to 104° diagonal FOV for broad scene coverage in compact systems.
• Low distortion optical design: Distortion below 3.9% helps maintain better image geometry than conventional wide-angle optics.
• Compact M12x0.5 mount: Suitable for embedded cameras and space-constrained imaging equipment.
• Short 0.1m M.O.D.: Supports close-range inspection and object detection applications.

3.0mm M12 Low Distortion Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This M12 low distortion lens is designed for compact vision systems that need to combine a wide field of view with high image resolution. Its 3.0mm focal length provides broad scene coverage, while the 16MP optical performance allows cameras to capture fine image details from a relatively large area.

With a 1/2.3″ sensor, the lens provides a 104° diagonal field of view and 90° horizontal field of view. When paired with the IMX317 sensor, the specified field of view is 100° diagonal and 89° horizontal. This makes the lens suitable for applications where the camera needs to monitor a wide scene while retaining sufficient image detail for recognition and analysis.

The less-than-3.9% distortion specification provides improved geometric control for wide-angle imaging. It can be useful for object detection, positioning, visual inspection, and embedded vision applications where excessive image deformation could reduce image-processing accuracy.

The 0.1m minimum object distance also makes the lens suitable for relatively close working distances. Its 4G2P + IRCF optical construction is designed for compact camera modules requiring a fixed-focus M12 optical interface.

Designed for high-resolution wide-angle machine vision and embedded imaging applications.

Compatible Device List

• 1/2.3″ industrial camera modules
• 1/2.5″ high-resolution camera modules
• IMX317-based camera systems
• 16MP compact vision cameras
• M12x0.5 embedded cameras
• Machine vision inspection cameras
• Smart camera modules
• Robotic vision cameras
• Compact monitoring and detection systems
• OEM/ODM imaging devices

For more compact lens options across different focal lengths and sensor formats, explore TOWIN’s M12 Lenses.

For applications that require controlled geometric distortion, the Low Distortion Lens collection provides additional optical configurations.

This lens can also be integrated into Machine Vision systems where high resolution, wide coverage, and reliable optical geometry are important.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What resolution does this 3.0mm M12 lens support?
A: The lens is specified for up to 16MP resolution, making it suitable for high-resolution camera modules based on 1/2.3″ and 1/2.5″ sensors.

Q: What is the field of view of the 3.0mm lens?
A: On a 1/2.3″ sensor, the specified FOV is 104° diagonal, 90° horizontal, and 74° vertical. With the IMX317 sensor, the FOV is 100° diagonal, 89° horizontal, and 57° vertical.

Q: Is this lens a low distortion lens?
A: Yes. The product is designed as a low distortion wide-angle lens, with specified distortion below 3.9%. This helps reduce image deformation while maintaining broad scene coverage.

Q: Is the 3.0mm M12 lens a fisheye lens?
A: No. The lens is designed as a conventional wide-angle, low distortion lens rather than a fisheye lens. Its optical design prioritizes controlled geometric distortion and practical image processing.

Q: Which sensors are compatible with this lens?
A: The lens is specified for 1/2.3″ and 1/2.5″ image formats, with dedicated FOV data available for the IMX317 sensor.

Q: What is the minimum object distance?
A: The specified M.O.D. is 0.1m, or approximately 100mm, making the lens suitable for close-range imaging as well as wider-area scenes.

Q: What type of cameras can use this lens?
A: Its M12x0.5 mount makes it suitable for compact industrial cameras, embedded vision modules, smart cameras, robotic vision systems, and OEM camera assemblies.

Q: Why use a low distortion lens for machine vision?
A: Low optical distortion preserves consistent object geometry across the whole image, benefiting positioning, measurement, recognition and image‑based inspection applications.

For help matching sensor format and field of view to a lens, TOWIN’s Sensor Guide and Lens Selection Guide provide useful optical selection information.

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