Sony IMX485 · 8.3MP 1/1.2" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor
IMX485 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
IMX485 is a Sony 1/1.2-inch rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor in the STARVIS low-light family. It delivers 4K from a 3840x2160, 8.3 MP array on 2.9 um pixels at 60 fps over MIPI CSI-2, in color across a 12.78 mm diagonal. The 12.78 mm image circle is larger than any M12 Lens covers, so Commonlands matches C-Mount Lenses to it and reports the calculated field of view for each option below.
IMX485 specifications
| Part number | IMX485 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Family | STARVIS |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (8.3 MP) |
| Optical format | 1/1.2" |
| Active area | 11.14 × 6.26 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 12.78 mm |
| Pixel size | 2.9 µm |
| Shutter | Rolling |
| Max frame rate | 60 fps |
| Interface | MIPI CSI-2 |
| Color / mono | Color |
Manufacturer datasheet: Sony IMX485 product page
Compatible Commonlands Lenses for the IMX485 with Calculated Field of View
Each field of view below is calculated for the IMX485 active area (11.14 × 6.26 mm) from Commonlands’ per-lens field-of-view data, which reflects each lens’s real distortion rather than a focal-length-only estimate. Alongside the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view, each row lists the lens aperture (F#), distortion, ingress protection, total track length (TTL), and rated resolution, so you can shortlist on optics and mechanics in one pass. Coverage shows whether the lens image circle covers the 12.78 mm sensor diagonal. Only lenses that cover the full diagonal are listed. Run exact working-distance and object-size numbers through the field of view calculator.
Engineering picks for the IMX485
- Best ~30° HFoV: 25mm C-Mount Lens (CIL554) (25 mm, f/2.6). Why: the closest covering option to 30° horizontal, chosen for tight inspection framing and long read ranges. Field of view on the IMX485: 25° H × 14° V (29° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~60° HFoV: 8.5mm C-Mount Lens (CIL508) (8.5 mm, f/2.4). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the IMX485: 69° H × 41° V (77° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~120° HFoV: 4.9mm C-Mount Lens (CIL505) (4.9 mm, f/2.2). Why: the closest covering option to 120° horizontal, chosen for wide navigation and room-scale coverage. Field of view on the IMX485: 136° H × 74° V (159° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
This larger format pairs with the C-Mount Lens collection. Covering lenses below run from 1.3 mm to 75 mm focal length and span 8° to 184° horizontal field of view on the IMX485 active area.
| Commonlands Lens | Focal Length | Mount | F# | Horizontal FoV | Vertical FoV | Diagonal FoV | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisheye 1.3mm M12 Lens (CIL293) | 1.3 mm | M12 | f/2.2 | 184° | 184° | 184° | Circular image |
| 4.9mm C-Mount Lens (CIL505) | 4.9 mm | C-mount | f/2.2 | 136° | 74° | 159° | Covers |
| 8.5mm C-Mount Lens (CIL508) | 8.5 mm | C-mount | f/2.4 | 69° | 41° | 77° | Covers |
| 12mm C-Mount Lens (CIL552) | 12 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 50° | 29° | 56° | Covers |
| 16mm C-Mount Lens (CIL553) | 16 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 38° | 22° | 44° | Covers |
| 25mm C-Mount Lens (CIL554) | 25 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 25° | 14° | 29° | Covers |
| 35mm C-Mount Lens (CIL555) | 35 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 18° | 10° | 21° | Covers |
| 50mm C-Mount Lens (CIL556) | 50 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 13° | 7° | 15° | Covers |
| 75mm C-Mount Lens (CIL557) | 75 mm | C-mount | f/3 | 8° | 5° | 10° | Covers |
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 12.78 mm sensor diagonal, so the corners are not cropped. Need a focal length or coverage that is not listed here? Ask our engineers to confirm a match.
How to choose a lens for the IMX485
Start from the field of view your application needs, then read across to the focal length that produces it on the IMX485. Confirm the lens image circle covers the 12.78 mm diagonal so the corners are not cropped, and check the lens resolution is rated for 8.3 MP or higher so it resolves the 2.9 µm pixels. For exact working-distance and object-size numbers, run the figures through the Commonlands field of view calculator.
Sourcing a camera module around the IMX485? Commonlands manufactures the M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses above and ships from San Diego, with same-day shipping on in-stock lenses ordered by 12 PM PST. We also design and build custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX485 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned IMX485 boards with Commonlands lenses in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom from 100 to 100,000 units per year. Talk to an applications engineer.
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IMX485 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the IMX485 sensor?
Commonlands M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses whose image circle covers the IMX485’s 12.78 mm diagonal fit the sensor. The table above lists each compatible lens with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view on the IMX485 active area (11.14 × 6.26 mm).
What is the IMX485 sensor size?
The IMX485 is a 1/1.2" format sensor with a 11.14 × 6.26 mm active area and a 12.78 mm diagonal, built on 2.9 µm pixels at 3840x2160 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the IMX485?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX485 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year with active lens-to-sensor alignment and 100% MTF testing. Consigned assembly of your IMX485 boards with Commonlands lenses runs from 100 to 100,000 units per year in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom. Talk to an applications engineer to scope a module.
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