Fisheye Lens – CCL13013MP

CCL13013MP Fisheye CCTV HD lens 1/3″ Φ3.5 M12 lens 180° 3MP F2.0 security surveillance

1.3mm 3MP M12 Fisheye Lens – 180° Ultra Wide Angle

The 1.3mm M12 Fisheye Lens is designed for compact camera systems that require an extremely wide field of view and broad scene coverage. Featuring a 1/3″ image format, 3MP resolution, and an impressive 180° diagonal, horizontal, and vertical FOV, this ultra-wide fisheye lens can capture a highly expansive scene from a compact camera position. Its F2.0 fixed aperture, M12x0.5 mount, and compact 23.89mm TTL make it suitable for embedded cameras and space-constrained imaging devices where maximum coverage is more important than low geometric distortion.

With a 1.3mm focal length and <-100% optical distortion, this lens uses a strong fisheye imaging characteristic to achieve extremely wide-angle coverage. The 0.2m minimum object distance also provides flexibility for relatively close-range scene capture. As a compact 3MP M12 fisheye lens, it is well suited to applications that need to monitor a large area with a single camera.

Product Core Highlights

• 180° ultra-wide field of view – Provides 180° diagonal, horizontal, and vertical coverage for extensive scene monitoring.
• 1.3mm ultra-short focal length – Optimized for applications requiring maximum viewing coverage from a compact camera.
• 3MP imaging capability – Supports detailed image capture for compatible 1/3″ imaging sensors.
• M12x0.5 compact mount – Easy to integrate into compact embedded cameras and small-form-factor vision systems.
• F2.0 fixed aperture – Provides a consistent optical aperture for stable imaging operation.

M12 Fisheye Lens Scenarios & Compatible Devices

1. Panoramic and Surround-View Cameras

The 180° FOV makes this lens particularly suitable for cameras that need to observe a very large area from a single mounting position. It can be integrated into panoramic and surround-view imaging devices where extensive scene coverage is more important than rectilinear image geometry.

Compatible devices:

• Panoramic cameras
• Surround-view cameras
• Compact monitoring cameras
• Embedded wide-angle cameras

2. Smart Security & Area Monitoring

For security systems covering entrances, rooms, corridors, retail spaces, or other confined environments, the 1.3mm fisheye design can reduce blind spots by capturing a much larger scene than conventional narrow-angle lenses.

Compatible devices:

• Indoor security cameras
• Smart monitoring cameras
• Compact IP camera modules
• Embedded surveillance systems

For broader system-level applications, this lens can be considered alongside TOWIN’s Smart Security solutions.

3. Robotics and Embedded Vision

The extremely wide FOV can help compact robots and embedded vision devices observe their surrounding environment with a single camera. This can be useful when camera size and installation space are limited.

Compatible devices:

• Mobile robots
• Autonomous inspection devices
• Embedded vision modules
• Compact robotic cameras

For more information about optical solutions for robotic imaging, see Robotics Vision.

4. 360°-Class and Panoramic Imaging Systems

Although the lens itself provides a 180° field of view rather than a full 360° optical view, its extreme fisheye coverage can be used as part of multi-camera panoramic or surround-view configurations. Multiple cameras can be combined to increase overall environmental coverage.

Compatible devices:

• Multi-camera panoramic systems
• Surround-view camera arrays
• Panoramic imaging modules
• Wide-area monitoring equipment

When integrating this lens with a particular sensor, users can also refer to the Sensor Guide to evaluate sensor-format compatibility.

How to Select a 180° M12 Fisheye Lens

The combination of 1.3mm focal length, 1/3″ image format, and 180° FOV makes this lens fundamentally different from conventional low-distortion wide-angle lenses. Its <-100% optical distortion is an intentional characteristic of the fisheye optical design, allowing the lens to achieve exceptionally broad scene coverage.

When selecting a fisheye lens, users should consider the required field of view, sensor format, image resolution, mounting interface, minimum object distance, and whether the application requires geometric correction. If the application requires a more conventional image with reduced distortion, a low-distortion lens may be more appropriate. TOWIN’s Lens Selection Guide can help with the selection process.

For systems requiring an extremely broad viewing angle, this 180° M12 Fisheye Lens provides a compact solution for capturing large scenes with a single camera.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is the 1.3mm M12 lens?
A: It is an ultra-wide fisheye lens featuring a 1.3mm focal length and 180° diagonal, horizontal, and vertical FOV.

Q: What sensor format is this 1.3mm fisheye lens designed for?
A: The lens is specified for a 1/3″ image format with a Φ3.52mm image circle.

Q: Does this lens provide a 180° field of view?
A: Yes. The specified FOV is 180° in diagonal, horizontal, and vertical directions.

Q: Why is the optical distortion specified as less than -100%?
A: The very high distortion value is characteristic of an extreme fisheye optical design. It enables exceptionally wide scene coverage rather than maintaining a conventional rectilinear image.

Q: What mount does this fisheye lens use?
A: It uses an M12x0.5 mount, making it suitable for compact camera modules and embedded imaging systems designed for M12 lenses.

Q: What is the minimum object distance of this lens?
A: The specified M.O.D. is 0.2m, or approximately 200mm.

Q: Is the aperture adjustable?
A: No. The lens uses a fixed F2.0 aperture.

Q: Can TOWIN customize this M12 fisheye lens for a specific camera system?
A: TOWIN can evaluate lens requirements based on the target sensor, field of view, mechanical interface, image quality requirements, and application conditions. For project-specific requirements, Contact TOWIN.

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