Wide Angle Lens – CCL123029MPF

CCL123029MPF is Ultra wide angle 1/2.3″ 14MP CCTV HD lens, F2.8 M12x0.5 mount lens, for security or surveillance applications.

2.9mm M12 14MP Wide Angle Lens

This 2.9mm M12 Wide Angle lens is designed for compact imaging systems that require an extremely wide field of view and high-resolution image capture. Supporting 1/2.3″ image sensors and up to 14MP resolution, it delivers an impressive 156.8° diagonal FOV, 124.3° horizontal FOV, and 93.4° vertical FOV, making it suitable for panoramic imaging, robotics, compact monitoring, embedded vision, and other applications requiring extensive scene coverage.

The fixed 2.9mm focal length, M12x0.5 mount, F2.8 aperture, and compact Φ19 × 17.32mm mechanical dimensions make this lens suitable for space-constrained camera designs. Its 6G+1IR optical construction combines multiple optical elements with an additional IR-related optical component for compact high-resolution imaging applications.

Explore TOWIN’s M12 Lenses and Wide Angle Lens range for additional compact wide-angle optical solutions.

Wide Angle Lens Core Highlights

• 156.8° Ultra-Wide FOV: The 2.9mm focal length provides 156.8° diagonal, 124.3° horizontal, and 93.4° vertical coverage for capturing a very broad scene.
• 14MP High-Resolution Support: Designed for 1/2.3″ sensors and high-resolution imaging systems requiring detailed wide-area image capture.
• Wide Angle Optical Design: The strong wide-angle projection and < -70% distortion specification are suited to applications where extremely broad scene coverage is prioritized.
• Compact M12x0.5 Mount: The small M12 interface supports integration into compact camera modules and space-constrained imaging equipment.
• Compact Mechanical Design: With a Φ19 × 17.32mm overall dimension, the lens is suitable for camera designs where optical coverage and physical size must be balanced.

Wide Angle Lens Applications

Panoramic and Wide-Area Imaging

The combination of a 2.9mm focal length and 156.8° diagonal FOV enables the camera to capture a very large area from a relatively compact installation position. This makes the lens suitable for applications where maximizing scene coverage is more important than maintaining rectilinear image geometry.

It can be considered for panoramic monitoring, room observation, compact surveillance modules, and embedded cameras that need to see a large portion of the surrounding environment.

Robotics Vision and Environmental Awareness

Mobile robots and autonomous platforms often require broad visual coverage to observe surrounding objects, obstacles, and environmental conditions. The ultra-wide FOV of this lens can support compact vision modules where a single camera needs to monitor a large angular range.

For robotics projects, the lens can be evaluated as part of TOWIN’s Robotics Vision solutions.

Compact Security Monitoring

The 124.3° horizontal and 93.4° vertical FOV can provide extensive coverage for indoor monitoring, equipment observation, smart security devices, and compact surveillance cameras.

The Wide Angle projection is particularly useful when the objective is to capture a large area from a fixed camera position rather than produce a conventional low-distortion perspective image.

For broader security applications, see TOWIN’s Smart Security solutions.

Embedded and IoT Vision

The compact M12x0.5 interface and Φ19 × 17.32mm dimensions make this lens suitable for embedded camera products where available installation space is limited.

Potential applications include smart IoT cameras, compact monitoring devices, interactive equipment, smart home cameras, and embedded imaging modules requiring a very wide viewing angle.

High-Resolution Wide Angle Imaging

With support for up to 14MP resolution and a 1/2.3″ image format, this lens is suitable for high-resolution wide-area imaging where the system needs to capture a large scene while retaining substantial image detail.

The lens can be considered for applications involving panoramic observation, spatial awareness, wide-area inspection, and high-resolution environmental imaging.

Designed for Ultra-Wide Imaging Applications

Designed for ultra-wide imaging applications, this 2.9mm M12 lens is an appropriate choice when maximum scene coverage is a higher priority than geometric correction.

Because the specified distortion is below -70%, it should not be selected for applications requiring accurate dimensional measurement or low geometric distortion across the image.

Compatible Devices

• 1/2.3″ high-resolution camera modules
• 14MP compact cameras
• Wide Angle monitoring cameras
• Panoramic camera modules
• Robotics vision cameras
• Mobile robot cameras
• Embedded vision systems
• Smart security cameras
• IoT imaging devices
• Wide-area monitoring cameras
• Compact panoramic imaging equipment

Sensor & Field-of-View Matching

This lens is designed for a 1/2.3″ image format and provides:

• 156.8° diagonal FOV
• 124.3° horizontal FOV
• 93.4° vertical FOV

The 2.9mm focal length provides significantly wider coverage than conventional M12 fixed focal lenses. When combined with a 1/2.3″ sensor, the lens is capable of capturing an exceptionally broad scene from a compact camera position.

For projects where the required coverage needs to be evaluated according to sensor size, installation distance, and target area, use TOWIN’s FOV Calculator.

You can also review the Sensor Guide when selecting the appropriate camera sensor for the optical system.

Fisheye Lens vs. Conventional Wide-Angle Lens

The primary advantage of this lens is its extremely wide field of view. With a 156.8° diagonal FOV and < -70% distortion, it is designed to capture a substantially larger scene than conventional rectilinear lenses.

This makes the lens more appropriate for panoramic observation, environmental awareness, and wide-area monitoring than applications requiring highly accurate geometric representation.

If your application requires a more conventional perspective with controlled distortion, consider TOWIN’s Low Distortion Lens range instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is the 2.9mm M12 lens?
A: It is a fixed focal length M12 Wide Angle lens designed for 1/2.3″ sensors, with 14MP resolution and an extremely wide 156.8° diagonal field of view.

Q: What is the field of view of this 2.9mm Wide Angle lens?
A: The lens provides a 156.8° diagonal FOV, 124.3° horizontal FOV, and 93.4° vertical FOV when used with a 1/2.3″ sensor.

Q: Is this lens suitable for panoramic imaging?
A: Yes. Its extremely wide field of view makes it well suited to panoramic observation, wide-area monitoring, environmental awareness, and compact panoramic camera systems.

Q: Does the lens have low distortion?
A: No. The specified distortion is below -70%, which is characteristic of an ultra-wide optical design. It should not be used when low geometric distortion is a primary requirement.

Q: What sensor size is this M12 Wide Angle lens designed for?
A: The lens is designed for 1/2.3″ image sensors and supports up to 14MP resolution.

Q: Can the 2.9mm M12 lens be used for robotics vision?
A: Yes. Its very wide field of view can help compact robotic systems observe a broad surrounding area, making it suitable for selected robotics vision and environmental-awareness applications.

Q: What mount does the lens use?
A: The lens uses an M12x0.5 mount, which supports integration into compact camera modules designed for M12 optical interfaces.

Q: Is this a fixed focal length lens?
A: Yes. The focal length is fixed at 2.9mm, providing a consistent ultra-wide field of view without a variable zoom mechanism.

Product Selection Reference

Choose this 2.9mm M12 Wide Angle lens when your application requires:

• Extremely wide scene coverage
• 156.8° diagonal FOV
• 124.3° horizontal FOV
• 93.4° vertical FOV
• 1/2.3″ sensor compatibility
• Up to 14MP resolution
• Compact M12x0.5 mounting
• Fixed 2.9mm focal length
• Wide Angle projection for panoramic or environmental imaging
• Compact optical dimensions

This lens is especially suitable when wide-area scene capture is more important than low distortion.

For applications requiring a different balance between FOV, distortion, resolution, and sensor format, explore TOWIN’s Lens Selection Guide.

For customized optical requirements, including alternative focal lengths, sensor formats, mechanical dimensions, or production configurations, contact TOWIN through the Contact page.

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