Description
Eliminate blind spots and achieve full panoramic situational awareness with our high-performance 1.2mm M12 Fisheye Wide Angle Lens. Masterfully engineered with a short 1.2mm focal length for standard 1/3″ CMOS sensors, this compact lens delivers an ultra-wide 170° diagonal field of view. Featuring a bright F2.3 aperture and a durable 2G2P+IR cut optical structure, it automatically filters out daylight infrared glare to maintain exceptional contrast and true-to-life colors. It stands out as the ideal ultra-wide optical component for automotive surround-view systems, smart video doorbells, and full-panorama CCTV security cameras.
Key Highlights
- 170° Ultra-Wide Panoramic View: Eliminates blind spots by delivering an expansive 170° diagonal and 135° horizontal coverage, capturing entire rooms or vehicle surroundings with a single camera.
- Optimized Automotive & Surveillance Fit: Designed explicitly for 1/3″ format sensors, making it a perfect low-profile drop-in replacement for backup cameras and intelligent doorbells.
- Daytime Color Fidelity via IR Cut: Built-in 2G2P+IR cut structure blocks unwanted infrared wavelengths, preventing color fading or shifting under harsh sunlit environments.
- Compact M12 Thread Integration: Standard M12x0.5 mount fits directly into miniature board-level micro-cameras, avoiding bulkiness and simplifying physical mechanical mounting.
Technical Specifications
- Image Format: 1/3″ (Also backward-compatible with 1/4″)
- Focal Length: 1.2mm
- Field of View (F.O.V.): 170° (D) / 135° (H) / 98° (V) on 1/3″ sensor
- Optical Distortion: -89% (Fisheye mapping)
- Aperture: F2.3 (Fixed Iris)
- Mount Type: M12 x 0.5
- Focus Control: Manual
- Zoom Control: Fixed
- Back Focal Length (B.F.L.): 2.81mm
- Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.): 0.2m (200mm)
- Lens Component: 2G2P (2 Glass + 2 Plastic Elements) + IR Cut Filter
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 & Compatibility
Core Application Scenarios
This 1.2mm M12 fisheye wide angle lens is purpose-built for space-constrained modules requiring immediate wide-angle mapping or 360-degree environment synthesis. It excels in Automotive Lens installations, specifically for 360° aerial surround-view systems, rear backup assistance, and commercial fleet blind-spot safety recording. Thanks to its ultra-wide field of view and compact profile, it provides exceptional performance value for CCTV security monitoring, including smart video doorbells, residential apartment gate entry systems, and overhead panoramic dome cameras. Additionally, its lightweight footprint makes it highly efficient for drone obstacle avoidance vision blocks and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) tracking modules.
Compatible Device List
- Sensors: Fully compatible with mainstream 1/3″, 1/3.2″, and 1/4″ high-definition CMOS sensors (such as Sony, OmniVision, and SmartSens architectures).
- Security & Smart IoT Modules: Drops perfectly into compact IP doorbells, wireless smart home cameras from Mi, Tuya, Hikvision, and customized outdoor access controls.
- Automotive Electronics: Fits automotive-grade AVM (Around View Monitoring) camera shells, rear-view backup modules, and dashcam recorders.
- Embedded vision platforms: Seamlessly pairs with Raspberry Pi camera kits, Jetson Nano FPV carrier modules, and open-source robotics vision systems.
“Designed for panoramic CCTV security and 360° Automotive surround-view applications.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main advantage of a 1.2mm focal length on a 1/3″ sensor?
- A: A 1.2mm focal length on a 1/3″ sensor acts as a true fisheye lens. It gives you an ultra-wide 170° diagonal field of view, meaning you can capture an entire warehouse aisle, a courtyard, or the rear perimeter of a car with just one camera.
- Q: Why does the lens have an optical distortion rating of -89%?
- A: An optical distortion of -89% is a normal and necessary feature for a 170-degree fisheye lens. Produces barrel‑type panoramic imagery for maximum scene coverage, with optional software dewarping.
- Q: What is the benefit of the built-in IR cut filter?
- A: The integrated IR cut filter blocks infrared light during daytime operations. Preserves natural green foliage and fabric hues, eliminating pink‑purple color‑shift typical of unfiltered lenses.
- Q: What does the 2G2P structure signify?
- A: It means the lens uses a hybrid design consisting of 2 premium glass layers and 2 precision optical plastic layers. This design delivers high‑resolution fisheye performance with optimal cost‑efficiency and precise curvature.
- Q: Can this lens handle heavy vibrations on moving vehicles or drones?
- A: Absolutely. This is a fixed focal lens with a fixed iris and no internal motorized moving parts. Once it is threaded into your camera board and tightly locked down using a locking ring, it becomes highly resistant to structural vibrations.
- Q: Will this 1.2mm lens cause dark corners (vignetting) on a larger 1/2.8″ sensor?
- A: Yes. This lens is optically optimized for up to a 1/3″ image format circle. Mounting it onto a larger sensor like a 1/2.8″ or 1/2.7″ will result in strong vignetting or a circular image format effect.
