Low Distortion Lens – S15012002415

S15012002415 is Low-distortion 5-Megapixel M12-mount lens with 15mm focal length, F15 aperture, and 30° diagonal F.O.V. for security or industrial applications.

15mm 5MP M12 Low Distortion Lens

This 15mm F15 5MP M12 lens is designed for controlled, low-distortion imaging in compact machine vision and industrial camera systems. With a maximum Φ8mm image format, less than 1% distortion, and a fixed 15mm focal length, it provides a defined field of view for applications that require stable target framing rather than an ultra-wide perspective.

The lens supports both 1/2″ and 1/2.8″ sensors, with a 30° diagonal field of view on a 1/2″ sensor. Its 0.3m minimum object distance and M12x0.5 mount make it suitable for fixed-position imaging where the camera is installed at a moderate working distance.

Product Highlights at a Glance

• 5MP resolution supports detailed imaging for compact vision systems
• Less than 1% distortion provides controlled image geometry
• 15mm fixed focal length delivers a relatively narrow, stable field of view
• Dual sensor support with specified FOVs for 1/2″ and 1/2.8″ formats
• M12x0.5 mount enables integration into compact camera and embedded vision systems

15mm M12 Low Distortion Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This 15mm M12 lens is suitable for applications where the camera needs to capture a defined target area from a moderate working distance. Compared with shorter focal length M12 lenses, the 15mm focal length provides a more controlled viewing angle, making it useful when the target needs to occupy a specific portion of the image.

With less than 1% distortion and 5MP resolution, the lens can support component observation, fixed-position inspection, object recognition, equipment monitoring, barcode reading, and visual quality checks. Its low-distortion optical design helps reduce geometric deformation when objects are positioned toward different areas of the image.

The 0.3m minimum object distance is particularly suitable for installations where the camera is not positioned extremely close to the target. The F15 fixed aperture is best suited to systems with sufficient or controlled illumination, where consistent optical conditions are more important than maximizing light transmission.

Designed for controlled-view machine vision and fixed-position industrial imaging applications.

For applications requiring different focal lengths, sensor formats, or optical characteristics, the M12 Lenses range provides additional configurations. The Lens Selection Guide can also help compare focal length, sensor size, field of view, and working distance.

Compatible Device List

• 5MP machine vision cameras — suitable for detailed inspection and recognition tasks.
• 1/2″ industrial cameras — provides a specified 30° diagonal field of view for controlled target coverage.
• 1/2.8″ camera modules — provides a narrower 24° diagonal field of view for smaller sensor formats.
• Embedded vision cameras — the M12x0.5 interface supports compact optical integration.
• Fixed-position inspection cameras — suitable for stable observation of components and defined inspection zones.
• Industrial monitoring modules — useful for equipment observation and object recognition under controlled lighting.

For machine vision applications, the Machine Vision Solutions page provides further information about industrial optical configurations. If you know the target size and working distance, the FOV Calculator can help determine whether the 15mm focal length provides the required coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What sensor formats can this 15mm M12 lens support?
A: The lens has a maximum Φ8mm image format and provides specified field-of-view values for both 1/2″ and 1/2.8″ sensors.

Q: What is the field of view on a 1/2″ sensor?
A: The specified FOV is 30° diagonal, 24° horizontal, and 18° vertical.

Q: What is the field of view on a 1/2.8″ sensor?
A: The specified FOV is 24° diagonal, 21° horizontal, and 12° vertical.

Q: Is this a low distortion lens?
A: Yes. The specified distortion is below 1%, making it suitable for applications that require controlled image geometry.

Q: What is the minimum object distance?
A: The M.O.D. is 0.3m, or 300mm. This makes the lens more appropriate for moderate-distance imaging than very close-range inspection.

Q: Is this lens suitable for machine vision?
A: Yes. Its 5MP resolution, fixed 15mm focal length, low distortion, and compact M12 mount make it suitable for selected machine vision and industrial imaging applications.

Q: Is this a wide-angle M12 lens?
A: No. With a 30° diagonal FOV on a 1/2″ sensor, it is better described as a controlled-view fixed focal lens rather than a dedicated wide-angle lens.

Q: What should I consider when using an F15 aperture?
A: F15 provides relatively low light transmission compared with larger apertures such as F2.8 or F4. The lens is therefore better suited to systems with adequate or controlled illumination.

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