Description
Optimize your ultra-compact imaging applications with our professional-grade megapixel 2.1mm M8 miniature lens. Engineered with a premium 2G2P+IR optical structure, this micro lens delivers exceptional megapixel-level resolution across a wide 90° diagonal field of view while strictly keeping optical distortion under 1%. Boasting an ultra-short 10.47mm total track length (T.T.L.), this low distortion M8 lens provides sharp, true-to-life images without barrel bending. It is the definitive choice for next-generation endoscopes, sleek smart home devices, and space-critical industrial vision boards.
Key Performance Highlights
- Ultra-Compact M8 Profile: Features an M8x0.5 thread and a tiny 10.47mm T.T.L. to fit inside the tightest mechanical housings.
- Sub-1% Low Distortion: Eliminates image bending, ensuring precise edge-to-edge optical geometry for algorithms.
- 90° Expansive Wide Angle: Captures a broad 72° horizontal view, eliminating blind spots in micro-camera modules.
- 0.2m Minimum Object Distance: Offers sharp close-up focus capability, ideal for near-range medical and industrial inspecting.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Format | 1/4″ |
| Focal Length | 2.1 mm |
| Field of View (F.O.V.) | 90° (D) / 72° (H) / 60° (V) |
| Resolution | Megapixel |
| Optical Distortion | <1% |
| Aperture | F2.0 |
| Mount Type | M8 x 0.5 (Miniature Mount) |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.) | 0.2 m |
| Total Track Length (T.T.L.) | 10.47 mm |
| Lens Component | 2 Elements Glass + 2 Plastic + IR Filter (2G2P+IR) |
This product is certified by RoHS and ISO9001 quality management system, supports third-party testing, and complies with EU and domestic security equipment access standards, ensuring reliable quality and full compliance.
Targeted Applications & Device Compatibility
Core Application Scenarios
This micro-sized megapixel camera lens is custom-designed for ultra-compact and weight-sensitive setups operating in confined spaces. In the medical sector, its tiny diameter makes it ideal for medical endoscopes, intraoral cameras, and diagnostic tools requiring close-up 0.2m focusing. For commercial tech, it integrates perfectly into slim visual doorbells, wear-on smart glasses, and micro drone/UAV First-Person View (FPV) cameras where every millimeter and gram counts. Additionally, its low-distortion metrics provide warehouse micro-robots and embedded AI inspection boards with accurate spatial tracking data without adding digital correction latencies.
Device Compatibility Matrix
- Sensor Integration: Perfectly optimized for standard 1/4″ format CMOS/CCD sensors; highly efficient with smaller sub-formats.
- Embedded & IoT Platforms: Direct fit for Raspberry Pi Zero camera boards, Arduino micro-vision kits, and ESP32-CAM modules.
- Medical & Security Gear: Compatible with mini medical inspection wands, ultra-thin smart peepholes, and hidden security nodes.
- OEM Tailoring Options: Available for customized anti-reflective coatings, specific IR-cut/IR-pass window frequencies, and mount shell redesigns to seamlessly lock into proprietary PCB sensor mounts.
“Designed for micro medical endoscopy and compact drone vision applications.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is this M8 miniature lens equipped with an IR cut filter?
A: Yes, the lens features a built-in IR (Infrared) filter. This ensures accurate color reproduction under natural light or standard indoor lighting by filtering out unwanted infrared rays that cause color distortion.
Q2: Can this lens be customized to support 850nm or 940nm night vision?
A: Absolutely. For low-light security or medical applications requiring infrared lighting, we can replace the standard daytime IR filter with an IR-pass window (850nm or 940nm) or a dual-band filter during the manufacturing process.
Q3: What makes a “Low Distortion <1%” lens important for micro cameras?
A: Standard wide-angle micro lenses usually suffer from severe fish-eye bending (barrel distortion). A distortion value under 1% means that straight lines remain perfectly straight in the image, which is vital for medical measurements and computer vision algorithms.
Q4: Will this lens fit a standard M12 mount housing?
A: No, this lens uses a smaller M8x0.5 thread mount. However, if your camera module currently uses an M12 housing, you can easily use a step-down M12-to-M8 adapter ring to mount this lens securely without altering your hardware.
Q5: What is the benefit of the 2G2P+IR hybrid construction?
A: The hybrid structure utilizes 2 Glass elements for superior thermal stability and center sharpness, combined with 2 Plastic molded elements to optimize weight, cost, and complex low-distortion lens profiles.
Q6: Can this lens focus on objects closer than 0.2 meters?
A: The rated Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.) is 0.2 meters for standard nominal focus. However, during installation, you can fine-tune the thread depth inside your mount to shift the focus range closer for micro-macro imaging.
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