Low Distortion Lens – CCL123043MPF

CCL123043MPF Low distortion wide angle 4.3mm 1/2.3“ 72° M12 mount lens with HD 16MP UAV drone

For additional information about sensor formats and lens compatibility, see the Sensor Guide and Lens Selection Guide.

4.3mm 16MP M12 Wide Angle Low Distortion Lens

The 4.3mm 16MP M12 Wide Angle Low Distortion Lens is designed for high-resolution compact imaging systems that require a broad field of view without sacrificing image detail. Featuring a 1/2.3″ image format, 16MP resolution, 90° diagonal FOV, and optical distortion below 1%, this lens provides a balanced combination of wide-area coverage and geometric accuracy. The F2.8 fixed aperture supports stable imaging, while the M12x0.5 mount enables straightforward integration into compact cameras and embedded vision devices. With a 0.1m minimum object distance and 25.1mm TTL, it is well suited to machine vision, industrial inspection, smart cameras, and other space-constrained imaging platforms.

For applications that need to maintain image geometry across a relatively wide scene, this M12 low distortion lens offers a practical optical solution. The 8G+IRF lens construction is designed for compact high-resolution imaging configurations, while the fixed iris provides a consistent optical setup for embedded camera systems.

Product Core Highlights

• 16MP High Resolution — Supports detailed image capture for demanding compact vision applications.
• 4.3mm Wide-Angle Design — Provides a 90° diagonal FOV and 72° horizontal FOV for broad scene coverage.
• <1% Low Distortion — Helps maintain more accurate object geometry across the image.
• M12x0.5 Compact Mount — Designed for space-constrained cameras and embedded imaging platforms.
• 0.1m M.O.D. — Supports close-range imaging where the target needs to be positioned near the camera.

M12 Low Distortion Lens Applications

High-Resolution Machine Vision Inspection

The combination of 16MP resolution and <1% distortion makes this lens suitable for machine vision systems that need detailed images while covering a relatively broad inspection area. It can be integrated into compact inspection cameras for object detection, dimensional observation, surface inspection, and visual quality checking.

Designed for high-resolution machine vision applications, the 4.3mm focal length provides broader scene coverage than longer focal length M12 lenses while maintaining controlled geometric distortion.

Explore TOWIN’s Machine Vision solutions for applications requiring high-resolution industrial imaging.

Industrial Object Detection

The 90° diagonal FOV allows the lens to capture a relatively large area from a compact camera position. This makes it useful for industrial systems that need to detect or monitor objects without using an extremely short focal length.

Potential devices include:

• Compact industrial cameras
• Embedded inspection cameras
• Smart vision cameras
• Automated detection systems
• Compact visual inspection modules

Wide-Area Embedded Vision

The M12x0.5 interface and 25.1mm TTL make this lens suitable for embedded imaging platforms where optical performance and mechanical integration both matter. Its 4.3mm focal length provides broad coverage while the <1% distortion specification helps preserve image geometry.

This configuration can be considered for smart cameras, robotic vision modules, compact inspection devices, and other embedded vision systems.

For more M12-compatible options, explore TOWIN’s M12 Lenses.

Close-Range Imaging

With a 0.1m minimum object distance, the lens can be used for relatively close-range imaging applications where the target must be captured from a short working distance. This can be beneficial for compact inspection equipment and embedded cameras installed close to the monitored object.

Why Choose This Low Distortion Lens?

This lens is particularly suitable when a project requires higher resolution than conventional compact M12 lenses while maintaining a wide field of view and controlled distortion. The 16MP capability provides substantial image detail, while the 4.3mm focal length and 90° diagonal FOV help cover a wider scene. The <1% distortion specification is also valuable for applications where object shape and positional relationships need to remain visually accurate.

Compared with ultra-wide or fisheye designs, this lens provides a more moderate wide-angle configuration, making it a practical choice for systems that need broader coverage without prioritizing extreme FOV.

For applications where distortion is a critical selection parameter, refer to TOWIN’s Distortion Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is the 4.3mm 16MP M12 lens?
A: It is a 4.3mm fixed focal M12 lens designed for high-resolution imaging, with a 1/2.3″ image format, 16MP resolution, 90° diagonal FOV, and less than 1% distortion.

Q: Is this a low distortion M12 lens?
A: Yes. The specified optical distortion is below 1%, making it suitable for imaging applications where controlled geometric distortion is important.

Q: Is the 4.3mm M12 lens a wide-angle lens?
A: Yes. With a 90° diagonal FOV and 72° horizontal FOV, it provides relatively broad scene coverage compared with longer focal length M12 lenses.

Q: What sensor size is this 16MP M12 lens designed for?
A: The specified image format is 1/2.3″. The specification also provides a 65° horizontal FOV value for a 1/2.5″ sensor.

Q: What applications can use this 4.3mm M12 lens?
A: It can be considered for high-resolution machine vision, industrial inspection, embedded vision, smart cameras, object detection, and compact close-range imaging systems.

Q: What is the minimum object distance of this lens?
A: The specified minimum object distance is 0.1m, supporting relatively close-range imaging applications.

Q: Does the 8G+IRF construction mean the lens is IR corrected?
A: The supplied specification identifies the construction as 8G+IRF, but does not define IRF as an IR-correction specification. Therefore, it should not be marketed as an IR corrected lens unless the optical specification confirms IR correction.

Q: Can this M12 lens be customized for a specific camera system?
A: TOWIN can evaluate lens requirements based on factors such as sensor format, focal length, FOV, resolution, distortion, mounting interface, and mechanical constraints. For project-specific requirements, contact the TOWIN optical engineering team.

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