Description
Elevate your imaging capabilities with our professional-grade 1/1.8″ 8MP 4mm M12 Wide Angle Lens. Engineered to deliver crystal-clear 4K (8-megapixel) resolution, this precision optic eliminates visual bottlenecks across an expansive 134° diagonal field of view. Featuring a robust M12 mount and a flexible Manual Focus mechanism, this fixed focal lens is optimized for high-end CCTV lens setups, smart ITS lens platforms, drone & UAV lenses, and critical machine vision lens applications demanding uncompromised edge-to-edge clarity.
Key Features & Product Highlights
- 8 MP 4K Ultra-HD Resolution: Optimized to render pin-sharp 8-megapixel details, maximizing the pixel density of high-end sensors without the edge blurring or purple fringing seen in lower-tier optics.
- Dual-Sensor Optimized Wide Field of View: Provides tailored ultra-wide horizontal coverage (115° on IMX334 / 110° on IMX178), allowing a single camera to monitor multiple highway lanes or vast industrial environments.
- 6G All-Glass Optical Architecture: Constructed with 6 layers of premium precision-ground glass (6G), guaranteeing exceptional light transmission, superior thermal stability, and zero focus drift in volatile outdoor climates.
- Lockable Manual Focus Precision: Designed with a manual focus ring that empowers optical engineers to lock down the exact focal plane for specific target distances, essential for factory automation.
- Controlled Geometric Distortion: Limits optical distortion to <-49%, offering a significantly flatter, more natural perspective than traditional fisheye lenses, which drastically reduces backend software dewarping latency.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Format | 1/1.8″ |
| Focal Length | 4mm |
| F.O.V. (@Sony IMX334) | D: 134° / H: 115° / V: 63° (Image Circle: 8.86mm) |
| F.O.V. (@Sony IMX178) | D: 135° / H: 110° / V: 73° (Image Circle: 8.95mm) |
| Resolution | 8 Megapixel (8 MP / 4K UHD) |
| Aperture | F2.0 (Fixed Iris) |
| Optical Distortion | <-49% |
| Mount | M12x0.5 (S-Mount) |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Zoom Type | Fixed |
| Back Focal Length (B.F.L.) | 7.5mm |
| Optical Structure | 6G (6 All-Glass Elements) |
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.
Target Applications & Device Compatibility
Optimized Application Scenarios
This premium 8MP M12 wide angle lens is built exclusively for next-generation optical deployment requiring wide horizontal spans combined with 4K structural detail. It excels in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), capturing ultra-clear multi-lane highway traffic data, intersection traffic flows, and high-speed electronic tolling monitoring where reading license plates clearly is mandatory. In factory automation (FA lens) environments, its 8MP resolution makes it an essential tool for wide-area assembly line scanning, high-precision robotic sorting, and security surveillance in smart warehouses. Furthermore, its light weight and compact 6G structure make it highly effective as a Drone & UAV lens for autonomous aerial mapping, agricultural health surveying, and infrastructure inspections under high-vibration conditions.
Compatible Device Checklist
- Sensor Compatibility: Perfectly matched with 1/1.8″ large-format 4K sensors like Sony IMX334, IMX178, and backward compatible with 1/2″, 1/2.3″, and 1/2.8″ sensors.
- Hardware Platforms: Seamlessly fits high-definition 4K IP cameras, AI edge computing smart modules, industrial machine vision cameras, and sports/action cameras.
- Mount Standards: Direct integration into standard M12x0.5 lens holders, ensuring a secure, compact mechanical footprint without requiring bulky custom brackets.
- OEM Customization: Available with specialized anti-vibration adhesive fixing, alternative AR coatings, or integrated IRCF/dual-band filters to meet varied environmental needs.
“Designed for 4K Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Wide-Area Machine Vision applications.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this 8MP M12 lens be used on standard 1/2.8″ security camera sensors?
A: Yes, it is fully backward compatible. However, because a 1/2.8″ sensor is smaller than a 1/1.8″ sensor, your final field of view will be cropped (narrower) compared to the listed IMX334/IMX178 specifications.
A: Yes, it is fully backward compatible. However, because a 1/2.8″ sensor is smaller than a 1/1.8″ sensor, your final field of view will be cropped (narrower) compared to the listed IMX334/IMX178 specifications.
Q: How does the <-49% distortion affect my machine vision algorithms?
A: At <-49%, this lens behaves as a controlled fisheye lens or ultra-wide lens. While there is geometric curvature, the distortion is uniform, making it exceptionally easy to calibrate out using standard OpenCV or MATLAB grid calibration scripts.
A: At <-49%, this lens behaves as a controlled fisheye lens or ultra-wide lens. While there is geometric curvature, the distortion is uniform, making it exceptionally easy to calibrate out using standard OpenCV or MATLAB grid calibration scripts.
Q: Does this lens include an integrated IR cut filter (IRCF)?
A: The standard model features a 6G pure glass structure optimized for visible light. If your application involves day/night surveillance or 850nm/940nm infrared illumination, we can supply versions with customized IR-cut or IR-pass filters installed.
A: The standard model features a 6G pure glass structure optimized for visible light. If your application involves day/night surveillance or 850nm/940nm infrared illumination, we can supply versions with customized IR-cut or IR-pass filters installed.
Q: Is the manual focus ring lockable for high-vibration environments like drones?
A: Yes. The Manual Focus threading allows for precise calibration during installation. For high-vibration drone & UAV lenses or automotive lens applications, we recommend securing the threads with optical locking glue or a standard M12 locking ring.
A: Yes. The Manual Focus threading allows for precise calibration during installation. For high-vibration drone & UAV lenses or automotive lens applications, we recommend securing the threads with optical locking glue or a standard M12 locking ring.
Q: What is the benefit of the 6G all-glass structure over plastic lenses?
A: Plastic lenses degrade under sunlight and suffer from thermal expansion, which causes severe focus blurring. The 6G all-glass design guarantees high light throughput, resists scratches, and maintains perfect 8MP sharpness from sub-zero winter temperatures to hot industrial environments.
A: Plastic lenses degrade under sunlight and suffer from thermal expansion, which causes severe focus blurring. The 6G all-glass design guarantees high light throughput, resists scratches, and maintains perfect 8MP sharpness from sub-zero winter temperatures to hot industrial environments.
