Low Distortion Lens – S12023004028

S12023004028 is Low-distortion 2/3″ M12/S-mount 8-megapixel lens with 49° diagonal field of view, F2.8 aperture for security surveillance.

2/3″ 12mm Low Distortion Lens

This 12mm F2.8 8MP M12 lens is designed for high-resolution machine vision and industrial inspection systems that require a larger 2/3″ image format, controlled field of view, and low geometric distortion. With less than 0.5% TV distortion, the lens provides accurate image representation for inspection, measurement, recognition, and automated visual analysis.

Featuring a 12mm fixed focal length, F2.8 aperture, 0.1m minimum object distance, and M12x0.5 mount, this lens combines high-resolution optical performance with a compact mechanical interface for embedded and industrial camera systems.

Product Highlights at a Glance

• 8MP high resolution supports detailed imaging for demanding inspection and recognition tasks
• 2/3″ image format provides broader sensor compatibility for high-resolution industrial cameras
• <0.5% TV distortion helps maintain accurate geometric representation
• F2.8 fixed aperture provides a practical balance between light transmission and image stability
• 12mm M12x0.5 design combines a controlled field of view with compact camera integration

2/3″ Low Distortion Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This 12mm M12 lens is designed for precision machine vision and industrial imaging applications where high resolution and low distortion are more important than an extremely wide field of view. The 49° diagonal FOV provides a controlled viewing area for inspecting components, assemblies, surfaces, labels, and other defined targets.

With 8MP resolution and less than 0.5% distortion, the lens is well suited to applications involving dimensional inspection, visual quality control, defect detection, barcode and code recognition, and automated component identification. Low distortion helps preserve the shape and relative position of objects across the image, which is valuable when images are processed by machine vision algorithms.

The 0.1m minimum object distance also allows the lens to work at relatively short distances, making it suitable for compact inspection stations where the camera cannot be positioned far from the target. Its F2.8 aperture provides a practical optical configuration for controlled factory lighting and embedded vision equipment.

Designed for high-resolution industrial inspection and machine vision applications.

For projects requiring different sensor formats or focal lengths, the M12 Lenses range provides additional compact lens configurations. You can also use the Lens Selection Guide to evaluate focal length, sensor size, working distance, and field of view before selecting a lens.

Compatible Device List

• 8MP machine vision cameras — suitable for high-resolution inspection and automated visual analysis.
• 2/3″ industrial cameras — designed to utilize the specified image format while maintaining controlled image coverage.
• Compact factory automation cameras — the M12x0.5 mount supports integration into space-constrained inspection equipment.
• Embedded vision modules — useful for OEM camera systems requiring high-resolution optical performance in a compact form factor.
• Barcode and code-reading cameras — supports detailed imaging of labels, printed codes, and identification marks.
• Automated inspection equipment — suitable for dimensional checks, surface inspection, component recognition, and quality control.

For automated inspection projects, the Machine Vision Solutions section provides additional information on optical configurations for industrial vision systems. When determining whether a 12mm focal length provides the required target coverage, the FOV Calculator can help estimate the relationship between sensor size, distance, and field of view.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What sensor size is this 12mm M12 lens designed for?
A: This lens is specified for a 2/3″ image format and provides a 49° diagonal, 40° horizontal, and 30° vertical field of view.

Q: Is this lens suitable for 8MP cameras?
A: Yes. The lens is specified with 8MP resolution, making it suitable for high-resolution camera systems requiring detailed image capture.

Q: How low is the distortion of this lens?
A: The specified TV distortion is less than 0.5%, which makes the lens suitable for applications where accurate image geometry is important.

Q: What applications are suitable for this 12mm machine vision lens?
A: Typical applications include industrial inspection, dimensional checking, defect detection, barcode reading, component recognition, factory automation, and embedded machine vision.

Q: What is the minimum object distance?
A: The minimum object distance is 0.1m, or 100mm, allowing the lens to capture targets from relatively short working distances.

Q: What does the M12x0.5 mount provide?
A: M12x0.5 is the mechanical thread specification of the lens mount. It is widely used in compact industrial cameras, embedded vision modules, and space-constrained imaging systems.

Q: Is this lens a wide-angle lens?
A: It provides a moderate 49° diagonal field of view on a 2/3″ sensor. It is better positioned as a controlled-view machine vision lens rather than a dedicated wide-angle lens.

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