Wide Angle Lens – CCL13030MPF

CCL13030MPF Low distortion wide angle 82° M12 S-mount board lens 1/3″ 3mm F4.0 HD 3MP rectilinear scanning

5MP 3mm M12 Wide Angle Low Distortion Lens

This 5MP 3mm M12 lens is a compact wide-angle fixed focal lens designed for imaging systems that require a broad field of view while maintaining controlled optical distortion. With a 3mm focal length, 90° diagonal FOV, 82° horizontal FOV, and 62° vertical FOV on a 1/3″ sensor, it provides wide-area image coverage in compact camera designs. The lens supports up to 5MP resolution and features distortion below -1%, making it suitable for machine vision, compact surveillance cameras, embedded vision modules, and other space-constrained imaging systems. Its M12x0.5 mount and Φ14 × 18.5mm dimensions simplify integration into small camera housings.

For systems using compact imaging modules, this lens can be integrated with TOWIN’s M12 Lenses portfolio and selected according to sensor format, field of view, and installation requirements.

Product Core Highlights

• 5MP Resolution: Supports high-resolution imaging for detailed inspection and monitoring.
• 3mm Wide-Angle Focal Length: Provides 90° diagonal FOV for broader scene coverage from compact camera positions.
• Low Distortion: Optical distortion below -1% helps maintain better geometric consistency across the image.
• Compact M12 Design: M12x0.5 mounting and Φ14 × 18.5mm dimensions are suitable for embedded and space-constrained camera systems.
• Close Focusing Capability: 0.1m minimum object distance supports imaging of relatively nearby objects and equipment.

Wide Angle Lens Application Scenarios

Machine Vision and Factory Automation

The combination of 5MP resolution, 3mm focal length, wide FOV, and controlled distortion makes this lens suitable for machine vision systems that need to capture a relatively large inspection area from a short working distance. It can be used for conveyor monitoring, presence detection, packaging inspection, component positioning, and compact inspection stations where a standard narrow-angle lens may not cover enough of the target area.

Designed for compact machine vision applications, the M12 mount allows the lens to be integrated into small industrial cameras and embedded vision modules. For broader system-level requirements, see TOWIN’s Machine Vision solutions.

Compact Surveillance and Security Cameras

The 82° horizontal FOV provides broad scene coverage when the lens is installed in compact monitoring equipment. The 3mm focal length can be useful for indoor monitoring, equipment-area observation, entrance monitoring, and other applications where camera installation space is limited and a wider perspective is required.

The built-in IR Cut construction supports conventional visible-light camera configurations where an IR-cut filter is required for day/night image management. However, this specification should not be interpreted as IR correction.

Embedded Vision Systems

The compact Φ14 × 18.5 mm optical package fits embedded cameras, smart devices and compact inspection modules, plus other systems with limited installation space. Its fixed‑focal design also simplifies mechanical integration once you predetermine the camera‑to‑scene geometry.

Robotics and Compact Imaging Modules

For robotic or automated equipment that needs to observe a relatively broad area at close range, the 3mm focal length and 0.1m M.O.D. provide useful flexibility. The controlled distortion can help maintain more consistent image geometry for downstream image processing and object-position analysis.

Compatible equipment includes: 1/3″ 5MP CMOS camera modules, M12 industrial cameras, embedded vision cameras, compact machine vision modules, indoor security cameras, robotic vision modules, inspection cameras, and other imaging devices supporting an M12x0.5 lens mount.

Optical Selection Considerations

When integrating this lens into a camera system, the 1/3″ sensor format should be confirmed first. The actual image coverage depends on the sensor dimensions as well as the 3mm focal length. If you need to compare different focal lengths and determine the required field of view, TOWIN’s FOV Calculator can help with initial lens selection.

For more information about how sensor size influences lens selection, refer to the Sensor Guide. You can also use the Lens Selection Guide when comparing focal length, FOV, resolution, distortion, and mounting requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is this 3mm M12 lens?
A: It is a 5MP fixed focal M12 lens with a 3mm focal length, 90° diagonal FOV, and distortion below -1%. It can be classified as an M12 lens, fixed focal lens, wide-angle lens, and low-distortion lens.

Q: What sensor size is this 3mm lens designed for?
A: The specified image format is 1/3″. Select a 1/3″‑format sensor that matches the lens, using the camera manufacturer’s actual sensor dimensions, to ensure reliable image coverage and performance.

Q: Is this a wide-angle M12 lens?
A: Yes. With a 90° diagonal FOV, 82° horizontal FOV, and 62° vertical FOV on a 1/3″ format, this 3mm M12 lens provides wide-area scene coverage compared with longer focal length lenses.

Q: Is this lens a low-distortion lens?
A: Yes. The specified optical distortion is below -1%, allowing the lens to provide relatively controlled geometric distortion for applications where image shape and positional accuracy are important.

Q: Does the IR Cut specification mean the lens is IR corrected?
A: No. IR Cut and IR correction are different optical characteristics. This product is specified with an IR-cut element, but no IR-correction performance is provided in the supplied specifications.

Q: What is the minimum object distance of this lens?
A: The specified M.O.D. is 0.1 m, so the lens focuses on objects starting at roughly 0.1 m under the specified optical configuration.

Q: Can TOWIN customize this M12 lens?
A: TOWIN can evaluate customized optical and mechanical requirements according to the camera sensor, focal length, FOV, distortion, mounting structure, housing dimensions, and application environment. For project-specific requirements, contact TOWIN for an engineering assessment.

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