Description
Capture expansive environments with extreme optical fidelity using our professional 12MP 3.2mm M12 fisheye lens. Purpose-built for large-format 1/1.7″ image sensors, this ultra-high-definition fixed focal lens delivers a stunning 160° diagonal and 131° horizontal field of view in a miniature form factor. Integrating a bright F2.0 aperture and advanced IR corrected lens technology, it fully resolves 12 Megapixel (4K/8K) resolutions and eliminates night-vision focus shift, making it the premier choice for professional aerial drones, automated industrial vision, and high-end panoramic security.
Key Product Highlights
- Elite 1/1.7″ Large Format Compatibility: Designed to cover large high-end sensors, maximizing light-gathering capacity, dynamic range, and edge-to-edge sharpness compared to generic smaller optics.
- Stunning 12MP 4K/8K Resolving Power: Engineered with premium multi-coated elements to support high-density 12 Megapixel sensors, preserving microscopic details for digital zooming.
- 160° Ultra-Wide Panoramic Horizon: Delivers a sweeping 160° diagonal overview, serving as a high-performance wide angle lens that captures immense situational data to reduce total camera counts.
- Flawless IR-Corrected Day/Night Tracking: Specialized optical coatings ensure visible and infrared light focus on the exact same plane, guaranteeing crisp night vision footage without focus blur.
Detailed Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Format | 1/1.7″ (Highly compatible with 1/1.8″, 1/2″, 1/2.3″, etc.) |
| Focal Length | 3.2mm |
| Field of View (F.O.V.) | 160° (D) / 131° (H) / 100° (V) |
| Resolution | 12 Megapixel |
| Optical Distortion | < -63% |
| Aperture | F2.0 |
| Mount Type | M12X0.5 (Board Mount) |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Focus Control | Manual |
| Zoom Control | Fixed (Fixed Focal Length) |
| B.F.L. (Back Focal Length) | 6.2mm |
| Infrared Technology | IR Corrected |
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.
Applications & Compatible Equipment
This professional-grade fisheye lens is custom-designed for premium embedded vision platforms where high pixel resolution and an expansive overview must coexist. It excels as a high-performance drone & UAV lens for topographic mapping, critical infrastructure inspection, and aerial survey gimbals requiring extreme optical clarity. Furthermore, its 12MP resolving power makes it an indispensable machine vision lens for factory automation (FA), large-surface component inspection, robotic sorting, and AGV spatial navigation. It also integrates seamlessly as a high-end panoramic CCTV lens for corporate lobbies, transit hubs, and outdoor city surveillance.
Compatible Equipment List:
- Sensors: Optimized for premium large 1/1.7″ and 1/1.8″ sensor formats, and backward compatible with 1/2″, 1/2.3″, and 1/2.8″ CMOS sensor boards.
- Camera Hardware: Fits standard M12 board cameras, action cameras, smart IP dome blocks, and specialized GMSL2/GMSL3 automotive modules.
- Embedded Vision Platforms: Seamlessly matches MIPI/USB3.0 camera blocks connected to Raspberry Pi High Quality modules, Nvidia Jetson developer kits, and industrial PCBA rigs.
- Mainstream Sensor Lines: Fully compatible with premium high-resolution sensors like the Sony IMX series used in 4K/8K industrial and security devices.
“Designed for ultra-high-definition panoramic mapping, 12MP industrial machine vision, and critical wide-angle security applications.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What makes a 1/1.7″ image format beneficial for a 12MP lens?
- A: High resolution requires a larger sensor area to prevent individual pixels from getting too small and noisy. A 1/1.7″ sensor format provides an optimal surface area that ensures high light-gathering efficiency and a much wider dynamic range for M12 lenses.
- Q: Does this 160° lens suffer from extreme fish-eye distortion?
- A: This lens has an optical distortion profile of <-63%. While it provides a classic panoramic fisheye lens curve to achieve its massive 160° field of view, its 12MP high resolution ensures that the data remains crisp, making it incredibly easy for modern de-warping software to straighten seamlessly.
- Q: What is the main advantage of an IR corrected lens in 24/7 operations?
- A: Visible light and Infrared light focus at different optical points. Standard optics go blurry when night-vision IR lamps turn on. This IR corrected lens targets both wavelengths onto the exact same focal plane, keeping daytime color footage and nighttime infrared footage equally crisp.
- Q: Can this M12 lens fit standard industrial C-mount or CS-mount cameras?
- A: This lens uses M12x0.5 board‑mount thread. To use it for C‑mount or CS‑mount camera, need M12‑to‑C or M12‑to‑CS mount adapter ring.
- Q: How do I adjust the focus on this model during installation?
- A: As a fixed focal lens, the focal length is set at 3.2mm. Focus the camera during calibration by threading the lens into the M12 holder until the monitor is perfectly sharp, then securing it with an M12 locking ring.
- Q: Is the iris adjustable on this 12 Megapixel lens?
- A: No, it features a fixed iris with a bright aperture of F2.0. A fixed iris is preferred for industrial lenses drone gimbals because removes parts, ensuring durability from high vibrations while camera’s electronic shutter manages exposure.
