Low Distortion Lens – CCL123044MPF

CCL123044MPF Low distortion wide angle 1/2.3″ 72° M12 s-mount board lens HD 12MP rectilinear scanning

For help understanding sensor compatibility and selecting the appropriate optical configuration, refer to the Sensor Guide and Lens Selection Guide.

4.4mm 12MP M12 Wide Angle Low Distortion Lens

The 4.4mm 12MP M12 Wide Angle Low Distortion Lens is a compact fixed focal lens designed for high-resolution imaging systems that require broad scene coverage and controlled optical distortion. With a 1/2.3″ image format, 12MP resolution, 84° diagonal FOV, and 72° horizontal FOV, it provides a practical balance between image detail and wide-area imaging. The lens features an F2.8 fixed aperture, M12x0.5 mount, and <1% distortion for applications where accurate image geometry is important. Its 0.1m minimum object distance supports close-range imaging, while the Φ14 × 19mm dimensions make it suitable for compact camera designs and embedded vision equipment.

With its 4.4mm focal length and 12MP resolution, this M12 lens is well suited to machine vision, industrial inspection, smart camera, and embedded imaging systems that need a relatively wide field of view without using an extreme fisheye configuration. The 4G2P+IRF construction is also suited to compact optical integration.

Product Core Highlights

• 12MP High Resolution — Provides detailed image capture for compact high-resolution vision systems.
• 4.4mm Wide-Angle Focal Length — Delivers 84° diagonal and 72° horizontal FOV for broad scene coverage.
• <1% Low Distortion — Helps reduce geometric deformation and supports more accurate visual inspection.
• Compact Φ14 × 19mm Design — Suitable for space-constrained embedded cameras and compact imaging modules.
• 0.1m M.O.D. — Supports close-range imaging applications where the camera operates near the target.

Low Distortion Lens Applications

High-Resolution Machine Vision

The 12MP resolution and <1% distortion make this lens suitable for machine vision systems that require detailed images across a relatively broad inspection area. The 4.4mm focal length can help capture more of the target environment without moving to an extremely wide or fisheye optical design.

Typical applications include:

• Automated visual inspection
• Object detection
• Surface inspection
• Component identification
• Compact vision inspection modules

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Industrial Inspection Systems

For industrial inspection equipment that needs both image detail and wider scene coverage, the 4.4mm focal length offers a useful middle ground. The <1% distortion specification helps maintain more consistent object geometry, which can be beneficial when images are used for visual comparison, detection, or inspection.

The lens can be integrated into compact industrial cameras, embedded inspection modules, and automated vision equipment.

Wide-Area Embedded Imaging

The combination of a 72° horizontal FOV, M12x0.5 mount, and compact Φ14 × 19mm body makes this lens suitable for embedded imaging systems where installation space is limited.

Potential compatible devices include:

• Embedded vision cameras
• Smart cameras
• Compact industrial cameras
• Machine vision modules
• Automated inspection devices
• Vision-enabled control equipment

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Close-Range Object Detection

The 0.1m M.O.D. enables the lens to be considered for close-range imaging applications where the camera is installed near the inspection target. Combined with its 84° diagonal FOV, the lens can provide useful scene coverage at relatively short working distances.

This makes it suitable for compact inspection equipment, embedded object detection, and other applications where both proximity and field coverage are important.

Why Choose This Low Distortion Lens?

The main advantage of this lens is its combination of 12MP resolution, 4.4mm wide-angle coverage, and less than 1% distortion in a compact M12 package. Rather than prioritizing an extremely wide field of view, it provides a controlled wide-angle configuration that can capture a relatively large scene while maintaining geometric accuracy.

The Φ14 × 19mm dimensions also make it a practical choice for camera designs where optical performance must be balanced with limited installation space. For systems requiring detailed imaging, broad scene coverage, and compact mechanical integration, this lens offers a well-balanced optical configuration.

If distortion is an important factor in your lens selection process, see TOWIN’s Distortion Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is the 4.4mm 12MP M12 lens?
A: It is a 4.4mm fixed focal M12 lens with a 1/2.3″ image format, 12MP resolution, 84° diagonal FOV, 72° horizontal FOV, and less than 1% distortion.

Q: Is this a wide-angle M12 lens?
A: Yes. The lens provides an 84° diagonal FOV and 72° horizontal FOV, giving it a relatively wide field of view for compact imaging applications.

Q: What is the distortion of this 4.4mm M12 lens?
A: The specified distortion is below 1%, making the lens suitable for applications where controlled geometric distortion is required.

Q: What sensor format is supported by this lens?
A: The specified image format is 1/2.3″. The lens is designed around this sensor format and provides 12MP resolution.

Q: What applications are suitable for the 4.4mm 12MP lens?
A: It can be used for machine vision inspection, industrial imaging, 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 M.O.D. is 0.1m, making it suitable for relatively close-range imaging applications.

Q: What is the physical size of this M12 lens?
A: The specified lens dimension is Φ14 × 19mm, with a total optical length of 22.08mm.

Q: Does the 4G2P+IRF construction mean this is an IR corrected lens?
A: The supplied specification identifies the construction as 4G2P+IRF, but it does not define IRF as an IR-correction specification. Therefore, this lens should not be classified as an IR corrected lens unless additional optical data confirms IR correction.

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