Stereographic M12 Lens for up to 1/2.5" sensors such as MT9P001 and OV4689

Small 2.5mm M12 Lens

The CIL825 is a 2.5mm M12 lens which provides a 115° Diagonal Field of View on 1/3" sensors. This lens has a compact lightweight form factor.
$39.00

110pcs CIL825-F2.4-M12ANIR (F/2.4 / M12A / Without Filter) in stock in the US

132pcs CIL825-F2.4-M12C650 (F/2.4 / M12C / With 650nm IRC Filter) in stock in the US

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Lens Features

Compact Form Factor

A small size for lightweight or hidden applications

Stereographic Distortion

Create an image with limited distortion and natural view.

Optical and Mechanical Specification Table

Lens Parameter Performance Detail
Part NumberCIL825
EFL2.5
F# 2.4
Resolution6MP, 2.2μm
Field of View115° @ 6.4mm image circle — Calculate FoV for your sensor
Image Circle6.4mm
Distortion-11% TV (4:3) @ 6.0mm
Weight4g
IR Cut-Off FilterNIR
ConstructionHybrid Glass/Plastic, with AL6061 Barrel

Mechanical Variants

Variant Description
M12A No Ingress Protection, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, AL6061 Cap+Barrel, Short Barrel
M12B No Ingress Protection, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, AL6061 Cap+Barrel, Long Barrel

Mechanical Layout

Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*

*Mechanical compatibility only, assuming the standard M12x0.5 lens mount provided by the camera manufacturer. Please check optical compatibility separately.

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Frequently asked questions

What sensor format is CIL825 designed for?

CIL825 is specified for sensors up to 1/2.5" and uses a 6.4mm image circle.

How much distortion does CIL825 have?

The lens is specified at -11% TV distortion in 4:3 format at a 6.0mm image height.

Is CIL825 a fisheye lens?

Not in the usual full-fisheye sense. It is a 2.5mm wide-angle lens with stereographic rendering and a 115° field of view, so the image looks more natural than a typical fisheye.

What resolution can CIL825 support?

It is rated for 6MP imaging with 2.2μm pixel sizes.

How heavy is CIL825?

The listed weight is 4g, which is useful for lightweight board cameras and compact housings.

What mechanical versions are available for CIL825?

Two versions are listed: M12A with a short barrel and M12B with a long barrel. Both use an AL6061 cap and barrel and are listed without ingress protection.

CIL825 is a compact M12 lens built around a 2.5mm effective focal length and F/2.4 aperture. It covers a 115° field of view, supports sensors up to 1/2.5", and projects a 6.4mm image circle. The optical design is rated for 6MP with 2.2μm pixels, while total weight stays at 4g.

The key characteristic is its stereographic rendering. This lens is specified at -11% TV distortion (4:3) at 6.0mm, which gives a wide image without the strong edge stretching you get from more aggressive fisheye mappings. If you need a natural-looking wide scene for a compact embedded camera, that tradeoff is usually more useful than chasing maximum angle alone.

The construction is a hybrid glass/plastic design with an AL6061 barrel. Two mechanical variants are listed: a short-barrel M12A and a long-barrel M12B, both without ingress protection. The lens fits applications using roughly a 6mm to 9mm tall holder, which helps when z-height is tight.

This is a practical option for board-level systems that need wide coverage, moderate distortion, and low mass. The combination of 2.5mm EFL, 115° FoV, and 6MP support makes it a good fit for compact cameras where image geometry matters more than a full fisheye look.

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About Commonlands

Commonlands LLC designs and manufactures precision M12, C-mount, and M8 lenses for machine vision, robotics, and embedded camera systems. Based in San Diego, California, we stock inventory for same-day shipping and provide direct access to US-based optical engineers. Whether you need a single prototype lens or production volumes of 25,000+, our team supports the full lifecycle from optical design consultation through volume fulfillment.

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