Low Distortion Lens – S16011802428F

S16011802428F is Low distortion 8-Megapixel M12-mount CCTV lens with Built-In IR Filter, 16mm focal length, 30° diagonal F.O.V., Suitable for security Surveillance.

16mm 8MP M12 Ultra Low Distortion Machine Vision Lens

This 16mm F2.8 8MP M12 lens is designed for high-resolution machine vision and industrial inspection systems requiring extremely low optical distortion. With a maximum Φ11mm image format, compatibility with 1/1.8″ sensors, and TV distortion below 0.1%, it provides highly controlled image geometry for precision inspection, measurement, recognition, and automated visual analysis.

The 16mm fixed focal length delivers a 30° diagonal field of view on a 1/1.8″ sensor, while the F2.8 aperture provides practical light transmission for industrial imaging. Combined with a 0.1m minimum object distance and compact M12x0.5 mount, the lens is well suited to close-range, high-detail imaging systems.

Product Highlights at a Glance

• 8MP resolution supports detailed image capture for precision inspection
• <0.1% TV distortion provides exceptionally accurate image geometry
• 1/1.8″ sensor compatibility supports high-resolution compact industrial cameras
• F2.8 aperture provides a practical balance between light transmission and optical performance
• 0.1m M.O.D. and 19.6mm TTL support close-range imaging and compact mechanical integration

16mm M12 Ultra Low Distortion Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

The main advantage of this 16mm M12 lens is its ultra-low distortion performance below 0.1%. This makes it particularly suitable for machine vision applications where geometric accuracy is important, such as dimensional inspection, component measurement, position detection, and automated quality control.

The 16mm focal length provides a controlled 30° diagonal field of view on a 1/1.8″ sensor. This configuration is useful when the camera needs to focus on a defined inspection region rather than capture a large surrounding area. The 0.1m minimum object distance also supports relatively close-range inspection of components and assemblies.

With 8MP resolution and F2.8 aperture, the lens can capture fine target details while providing more light transmission than the F8.0 configurations in some of the other low-distortion M12 models. This makes it a practical choice for industrial inspection, machine vision recognition, barcode reading, component inspection, and AI-assisted visual analysis.

Designed for precision machine vision and low-distortion industrial inspection applications.

For optical selection, the Lens Selection Guide can help engineers evaluate focal length, sensor size, working distance, and field of view. For other compact focal-length options, see the M12 Lenses range.

Compatible Device List

• 8MP machine vision cameras — suitable for high-resolution inspection and image analysis.
• 1/1.8″ industrial cameras — matches the specified sensor format and 30° diagonal FOV.
• Precision inspection cameras — ultra-low distortion helps preserve target geometry for measurement and inspection.
• Factory automation cameras — suitable for fixed-position automated quality-control systems.
• Embedded vision modules — compact M12x0.5 mounting supports integration into space-constrained camera assemblies.
• AI vision cameras — 8MP image capture provides detailed input for object recognition and visual analysis.

For industrial inspection projects, the Machine Vision Solutions page provides additional information about machine vision optical requirements. You can also use the FOV Calculator to estimate target coverage based on sensor size, working distance, and focal length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main advantage of this 16mm M12 lens?
A: Its key advantage is the combination of 8MP resolution and extremely low TV distortion below 0.1%, making it suitable for applications where image geometry must remain highly accurate.

Q: What sensor size is this lens designed for?
A: The specified field of view is based on a 1/1.8″ sensor, with a 30° diagonal, 24° horizontal, and 18° vertical field of view.

Q: Is this lens suitable for precision machine vision?
A: Yes. Its 8MP resolution, <0.1% distortion, fixed 16mm focal length, and 0.1m minimum object distance make it suitable for precision inspection and measurement-oriented vision systems.

Q: What is the minimum object distance?
A: The M.O.D. is 0.1m, or 100mm, allowing the lens to be used for relatively close-range imaging.

Q: Why is less than 0.1% distortion useful for machine vision?
A: Extremely low distortion helps maintain the geometric shape and relative position of objects in the image. This can reduce optical distortion as a source of error in measurement, positioning, and automated inspection.

Q: Is the 16mm lens a wide-angle lens?
A: No. Its 30° diagonal FOV on a 1/1.8″ sensor provides controlled target coverage and is better categorized as a fixed focal machine vision lens rather than a dedicated wide-angle lens.

Q: Does the IRCF construction mean the lens is IR corrected?
A: Not necessarily. IRCF is specified as part of the optical construction, but this information alone does not confirm infrared spectral correction. Therefore, the lens should not be classified as an IR Corrected Lens without additional optical data.

Q: What cameras can use the M12x0.5 mount?
A: M12x0.5 is commonly used with compact industrial cameras, embedded vision modules, and small camera assemblies. Mechanical compatibility should be checked against the specific camera housing and required back focal configuration.

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