Fisheye Lens – CCL140138MPF

CCL140138MPF Fisheye lens 1/4″ Φ4.6 200° HD M12 mount lens F2.3 for 8MP 360 AR panoramic camera

5MP 1.38mm 198° M12 Fisheye Lens

This 5MP 1.38mm M12 fisheye lens is designed for ultra-wide imaging systems that require broad scene coverage in a compact optical package. With a 198° diagonal field of view, 156° horizontal FOV, and 140° vertical FOV, the lens provides extensive visual coverage for panoramic monitoring, robotics, embedded vision, smart security, and compact camera systems. Its F2.3 fixed aperture, manual focus, and M12x0.5 mount support flexible integration into space-constrained imaging devices.

M12 Fisheye Lens Core Highlights

• 198° Ultra-Wide FOV: Provides extensive diagonal scene coverage for panoramic and spatial imaging.
• 5MP Resolution: Supports detailed imaging for compact vision and monitoring systems.
• 1.38mm Focal Length: Enables extreme wide-angle imaging while maintaining a compact optical configuration.
• M12x0.5 Mount: Provides convenient integration with small camera modules and embedded vision platforms.
• 6G Optical Design: Combines multiple optical elements with an IR cut filter for visible-light imaging applications.

M12 Fisheye Lens Applications

Panoramic Monitoring

The 198° diagonal FOV makes this lens suitable for panoramic cameras and monitoring systems that need to capture a large surrounding area from a single camera position. It can help reduce blind spots in indoor spatial monitoring, compact surveillance equipment, and wide-area observation systems.

Engineers can use the FOV Calculator to evaluate the relationship between sensor format, working distance, and required field of view when designing a panoramic imaging system.

Smart Security Cameras

This lens can be used in compact security cameras where wide-area coverage is prioritized over conventional rectilinear perspective. Its 156° horizontal and 140° vertical FOV can provide broad coverage for indoor monitoring, room observation, retail environments, and other fixed-position security applications.

See the Smart Security solution page for additional security imaging applications.

Embedded Vision and IoT Devices

The compact M12x0.5 interface and 21.60mm TTL make this lens suitable for embedded camera designs with limited installation space. Potential applications include smart home cameras, interactive devices, compact monitoring modules, IoT vision equipment, and other small-form-factor imaging products.

Compact Spatial Imaging

The extremely wide viewing angle can also be useful for devices that need to understand a large surrounding environment from a relatively close installation position. Examples include indoor mapping devices, interactive terminals, compact inspection equipment, and spatial-awareness camera modules.

Compatible Devices

This lens is suitable for compatible 1/4″ CMOS camera modules, M12 camera boards, panoramic cameras, robotic vision modules, smart security cameras, embedded IoT cameras, spatial monitoring equipment, and compact ultra-wide-angle imaging systems.

For sensor and image-format compatibility, refer to the Sensor Guide before selecting the final camera module.

Optical Design Considerations

With a 198° diagonal FOV and specified distortion below 75%, this lens is designed around an extreme wide-angle/fisheye imaging geometry rather than conventional low-distortion rectilinear imaging. The high distortion characteristic should therefore be considered during system development, particularly when image correction, panoramic stitching, measurement, or computer-vision algorithms are involved.

For applications requiring geometric correction or fisheye image processing, engineers should evaluate the intended projection model and software correction workflow together with the optical design. TOWIN’s Distortion Guide provides additional information about lens distortion and its impact on imaging.

The Optical Design resources can also help engineers evaluate sensor, focal length, field of view, and mechanical requirements during lens selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the field of view of this M12 fisheye lens?
A: The lens provides a 198° diagonal FOV, 156° horizontal FOV, and 140° vertical FOV, making it suitable for extremely wide-angle imaging applications.

Q: What sensor size is this lens designed for?
A: The lens is designed for a 1/4″ image format with a Φ4.6 image circle. Camera designers should confirm the sensor’s active imaging area and mechanical compatibility before integration.

Q: Is this a fisheye lens?
A: Yes. Its 1.38mm focal length and 198° diagonal field of view are characteristic of an ultra-wide fisheye optical configuration.

Q: Is this a low-distortion lens?
A: No. The specified distortion is below 75%, which reflects the extreme wide-angle optical design. It should not be positioned as a conventional low-distortion lens.

Q: Does this lens have a fixed focal length?
A: Yes. The focal length is fixed at 1.38mm. The iris is also fixed at F2.3, while focus is manually adjustable.

Q: What mount does this lens use?
A: This lens uses an M12x0.5 mount, making it suitable for compact camera modules, embedded vision systems, and other small-form-factor imaging equipment.

Q: Is the IR cut filter the same as IR correction?
A: No. The lens includes an IR cut filter for visible-light imaging, but this does not mean it is an IR-corrected lens. Applications requiring near-infrared imaging should use an optical configuration specifically designed for the target wavelength.

Q: Can TOWIN customize this M12 fisheye lens?
A: TOWIN can evaluate application-specific requirements such as focal length, FOV, sensor format, mechanical dimensions, and optical configuration. Contact TOWIN to discuss customized lens requirements.

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