Wide-Angle No-Distortion M12 Lens for up to 1/2.3" sensors such as AR0521

No Distortion 3.9mm M12 Lens

The CIL039 is a 3.9mm M12 Lens for up to 5MP 1/2" sensors. The 0% distortion make the lens ideal for wide-angle applications without dewarping.

$39.00

97pcs CIL039-F2.8-M12A650 (F/2.8 / M12A / With 650nm IRC Filter) in stock in the US

16pcs CIL039-F2.8-M12B650 (F/2.8 / M12B / With 650nm IRC Filter) in stock in the US

In stock — orders before 12 PM PST ship same day

Lens Features

Wide-Angle FoV

A wide, yet normal, 77° HFoV on 1/2.3″ sensors.

12MP+ Resolution

MTF suitable for 8MP 1/2.5″ and 10MP+ 1/2.3″ sensors.

No Distortion

0% TV distortion for an outstanding normal image.

Optical and Mechanical Specification Table

Lens Parameter Performance Detail
Part NumberCIL039
EFL3.9
F# 2.8
Resolution8MP+
Field of View77° @ 6.2mm — Calculate FoV for your sensor
Image Circle8.7mm
Distortion'<0.2%
Weight7.0g
IR Cut-Off FilterP/N With: CIL039-F2.8-M12A650
P/N Without: CIL039-F2.8-M12ANIR
ConstructionHybrid Glass/Plastic

Mechanical Variants

Variant Description
M12A

Mechanical Layout

Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*

Camera/Mount Compatibility
Commonlands CLA018 CLA018
e-con Systems S-Mount 7mm-11mm tall mount
Allied Vision Alvium S-Mount Yes
FLIR Blackfly S Board Yes
iDS uEye LE Rev1.1: Yes, Rev1.2: After removing glass
The Imaging Source M12 Yes
Basler Dart S-Mount Yes

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

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25,000+ Stock in California
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Frequently asked questions

What sensors work with the CIL039 3.9mm M12 lens?

The CIL039 covers 1/1.8 inch and 1/2.3 inch sensors, including the ON Semi AR0521, Sony IMX477, and AR1820. Its 8.7mm image circle gives those formats some margin at 8MP+ resolution.

How much distortion does the CIL039 have?

The CIL039 stays under 0.2% TV distortion. That is low enough that most barcode, measurement, and conferencing systems can skip software dewarping.

Is the CIL039 compatible with Raspberry Pi HQ Camera?

Yes, the CIL039 works with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera using the IMX477. Use CIL039-F2.8-M12A650 when you need a 650nm IR cut filter for standard daylight imaging.

What is the field of view of the CIL039 on a 1/2.3 inch sensor?

The CIL039 gives 77° horizontal field of view on a 1/2.3 inch sensor. Use the Commonlands FoV calculator at field of view calculator if you want the exact number for another sensor.

Does the CIL039 M12 lens ship from the United States?

Yes, in-stock CIL039 lenses ship same day from San Diego, California for orders placed before 12 PM PST.

Are mechanical drawings available for the CIL039?

Yes, mechanical drawings are available on the product page. Contact engineering@commonlands.com if you need STP 3D model files.

The CIL039 is a 3.9mm M12 lens at F/2.8 that covers 1/1.8" to 1/2.3" sensors while resolving 8MP and above. It gives 77° horizontal field of view on a 6.2mm image circle, which is wide enough for barcode readers, conferencing cameras, and general machine vision without the heavy barrel distortion that usually comes with shorter M12 lenses.

Distortion stays below 0.2% TV. That number matters because most systems can skip software dewarping, which saves processing time and avoids extra latency in measurement or decoding pipelines. The 8.7mm image circle also gives you margin on 1/2" sensors like the AR0521.

Hybrid glass and plastic optics keep the lens at 7.0g, so it works well in volume builds where cost and weight both matter. The M12A variant ships standard. Order CIL039-F2.8-M12A650 with the 650nm IR cut filter for daylight machine vision, or CIL039-F2.8-M12ANIR for NIR applications. You can confirm coverage with our field of view calculator at field of view calculator

The lens is mechanically compatible with the Commonlands CLA018 lens holder, e-con Systems S-mount boards (7-11mm tall mount), Allied Vision Alvium, FLIR Blackfly S, iDS uEye LE (Rev1.1 only; Rev1.2 requires removing glass), The Imaging Source M12, and Basler Dart cameras.

Commonlands ships this lens same day from San Diego for orders placed before 12 PM PST. We 100% MTF test every unit. Trioptics test data and mechanical drawings are available on request.

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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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