Wide Angle Lens – CCL125030MPF

CCL125030MPF Low distortion wide angle 3mm 1/2.5″ 95° M12 mount lens for car rear view driving recorder

3mm 5MP M12 Wide Angle Lens

This 3mm M12 wide angle lens is designed for compact imaging systems that require broad scene coverage and 5MP image capture in a small optical package. Featuring a 1/2.5″ image format and a 110° diagonal FOV, it provides a wide viewing area for applications where a larger portion of the scene needs to be captured from a relatively short distance. The 3mm fixed focal length, F4.0-class compact configuration, and 0.1m minimum object distance make it suitable for embedded cameras, smart monitoring systems, industrial observation, and other space-constrained imaging devices. With an M12 × 0.5 mount, Φ14 × 12.33mm dimensions, and a 2G + 2P + IR optical configuration, this lens offers a compact solution for wide-angle camera designs. Designed for wide-angle embedded imaging applications, it is particularly suitable when broad coverage is more important than ultra-low geometric distortion.

Product Core Highlights

• 110° Wide Field of View: Captures a broad scene area with 95° horizontal and 74° vertical coverage.
• 5MP Resolution: Provides detailed image capture for compact monitoring and embedded vision systems.
• 3mm Fixed Focal Length: Provides wide-angle coverage for applications requiring a large viewing area.
• Compact M12 Design: M12 × 0.5 mounting and Φ14 × 12.33mm dimensions support integration into small camera modules.
• Close-Range Imaging: The 0.1m minimum object distance supports applications where the camera is installed relatively close to the target.

M12 Wide Angle Lens Applications

The main strength of this 3mm M12 wide angle lens is its ability to combine a 110° diagonal field of view with a compact mechanical design. It is therefore better suited to applications that prioritize broad scene coverage and compact camera integration rather than precise geometric measurement.

Wide-Area Embedded Vision

The 110° diagonal FOV allows the camera to capture a broad area without requiring a large optical assembly. This makes the lens suitable for embedded vision systems where the camera needs to observe a relatively large scene from a limited installation position.

Compatible devices: Embedded cameras, smart cameras, IoT vision modules, compact monitoring cameras, and edge vision devices.

Explore the complete M12 Lens range for additional focal lengths and optical configurations.

Smart Security & Monitoring

The 95° horizontal FOV can provide broad horizontal scene coverage for compact monitoring systems. The 3mm focal length is useful when the camera needs to capture more of the surrounding environment rather than focusing on a narrow subject area.

Compatible devices: Smart security cameras, indoor monitoring modules, compact IP camera systems, and embedded surveillance devices.

For application-specific optical solutions, explore TOWIN’s Smart Security solutions.

Industrial Area Observation

For industrial environments where the objective is to observe a relatively large area rather than perform precision measurement, the wide FOV can help reduce blind spots and provide broader visual coverage. The compact M12 mount also makes integration into small industrial camera modules practical.

Compatible devices: Industrial monitoring cameras, compact factory cameras, embedded inspection modules, and machine monitoring systems.

For guidance on selecting a lens according to field of view and sensor format, see the Lens Selection Guide.

Close-Range Imaging

With a specified 0.1m minimum object distance, this lens can be considered for relatively close-range imaging applications where the camera needs to capture a wider scene around nearby objects. The 3mm focal length helps achieve broad coverage in compact installation environments.

Compatible devices: Short-distance monitoring cameras, compact vision modules, embedded inspection cameras, and smart imaging devices.

Use TOWIN’s FOV Calculator to evaluate the relationship between sensor size, focal length, and field of view for your camera design.

Optical Design Consideration

This lens should not be positioned as a low distortion lens. Its specified optical distortion is below -18%, which reflects a strong wide-angle optical design. This level of distortion can be acceptable in applications where broad scene coverage is the primary objective and geometric measurement accuracy is not the main requirement.

For applications requiring accurate object dimensions, positioning, or image geometry, a lower-distortion optical design would generally be more appropriate. TOWIN’s Distortion Guide provides additional information about distortion characteristics and lens selection.

Why Choose This 3mm M12 Wide Angle Lens?

This lens is a practical choice for camera systems that prioritize wide scene coverage, compact integration, and close-range imaging. Its 110° diagonal FOV and 3mm focal length allow the camera to capture a broad environment, while the 5MP resolution provides detailed image output. The M12 × 0.5 mount and Φ14 × 12.33mm dimensions are suitable for space-constrained camera designs. Unlike low-distortion M12 lenses, this model uses a more strongly wide-angle optical configuration, making it better suited to monitoring and observation applications where coverage is more important than geometric accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this a wide angle M12 lens?
A: Yes. The 3mm focal length provides a 110° diagonal, 95° horizontal, and 74° vertical field of view, making it suitable for wide-angle imaging.

Q: What sensor format is this lens designed for?
A: The specified image format is 1/2.5″.

Q: What is the resolution of this 3mm M12 lens?
A: The specified resolution is 5MP.

Q: Is this lens a low distortion lens?
A: No. The specified optical distortion is below -18%, so this lens should be positioned as a wide-angle lens rather than a low distortion lens.

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

Q: What mount does this wide angle lens use?
A: It uses an M12 × 0.5 mount, making it suitable for compact embedded camera modules and other M12 camera systems.

Q: Is this lens IR corrected?
A: The specification lists a 2G + 2P + IR optical configuration. This should not be described as an IR-corrected lens unless IR correction is specifically confirmed.

Q: What applications are suitable for this lens?
A: It is suitable for wide-area monitoring, embedded vision, smart security, industrial observation, close-range imaging, and compact camera systems requiring broad scene coverage.

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