OmniVision OX08B40 · 8.3MP 1/1.7" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor
OX08B40 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
OX08B40 is an OmniVision 1/1.7-inch rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor in the PureCel Plus-S family, sized for 4K capture. It delivers 8.3MP at 3840x2160 with 2.1um pixels and runs 36 fps over MIPI CSI-2. Commonlands matches M12 Lenses to its 9.25mm image circle and calculates the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view.
OX08B40 specifications
| Part number | OX08B40 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | OmniVision |
| Family | PureCel Plus-S |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (8.3 MP) |
| Optical format | 1/1.7" |
| Active area | 8.06 × 4.54 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 9.25 mm |
| Pixel size | 2.1 µm |
| Shutter | Rolling |
| Max frame rate | 36 fps |
| Interface | MIPI CSI-2 |
| Color / mono | Color |
Manufacturer datasheet: OmniVision OX08B40 product page
Lens selection for the OX08B40 with calculated field of view
Each field of view below is calculated for the OX08B40 active area (8.06 × 4.54 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 focal length, mount, aperture (F#), and coverage. Follow the product links for distortion, ingress protection, dimensions, and resolution specifications. Coverage compares the lens image circle with the 9.25 mm sensor diagonal. Entries marked Circular image do not cover the full diagonal; part of the sensor lies outside the image circle. Run working-distance and object-size numbers through the field of view calculator.
Engineering picks for the OX08B40
- Best ~30° HFoV: Telephoto 14.2mm M12 Lens (CIL142) (14.2 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 OX08B40: 32° H × 18° V (36° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~60° HFoV: 8mm C-Mount Lens (CIL521) (8 mm, f/1.5). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the OX08B40: 53° H × 32° V (60° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~120° HFoV: Wide-Angle 3.9mm M12 Lens (CIL339) (3.9 mm, f/1.6). Why: the closest covering option to 120° horizontal, chosen for wide navigation and room-scale coverage. Field of view on the OX08B40: 121° H × 67° V (139° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Lowest distortion: Low Distortion 4.2mm M12 Lens (CIL042) (4.2 mm, f/1.9). Why: measured -1% TV distortion, the flattest image among covering lenses. Field of view on the OX08B40: 88° H × 57° V (96° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Compact low-cost pick: Telephoto 16mm M12 Lens (CIL160) (16 mm, f/1.9). Why: the lowest-priced covering M12 barrel ($15). Field of view on the OX08B40: 28° H × 16° V (32° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
Every covering option below comes from the M12 Lens collection or the C-Mount Lens collection, from 1.3 mm to 100 mm focal length, spanning 5° to 195° horizontal field of view on the OX08B40.
| 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° | 164° | 184° | Circular image |
| Fisheye 1.55mm M12 Lens (CIL216) | 1.55 mm | M12 | f/2.2 | 195° | 186° | 195° | Circular image |
| Low Distortion 3mm M12 Lens (CIL030) | 3 mm | M12 | f/2.1 | 113° | 76° | 122° | Covers |
| Wide-Angle 3.5mm M12 Lens (CIL334) | 3.5 mm | M12 | f/2.2 | 143° | 76° | 169° | Covers |
| Wide-Angle 3.9mm M12 Lens (CIL339) | 3.9 mm | M12 | f/1.6 | 121° | 67° | 139° | Covers |
| 4mm C-Mount Lens (CIL529) | 4 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 94° | 60° | 103° | Covers |
| Low Distortion 4.2mm M12 Lens (CIL042) | 4.2 mm | M12 | f/1.9 | 88° | 57° | 96° | Covers |
| Wide-Angle 4.5mm M12 Lens (CIL344A) | 4.5 mm | M12 | f/2.7 | 105° | 58° | 121° | Covers |
| 4.9mm C-Mount Lens (CIL505) | 4.9 mm | C-mount | f/2.2 | 96° | 53° | 112° | Covers |
| Low Distortion 5.2mm M12 Lens (CIL052) | 5.2 mm | M12 | f/3.4 | 76° | 47° | 84° | Covers |
| Wide-Angle 5.8mm M12 Lens (CIL358) | 5.8 mm | M12 | f/1.9 | 85° | 46° | 100° | Covers |
| Low Distortion 5.9mm M12 Lens (CIL059) | 5.9 mm | M12 | f/1.7 | 71° | 43° | 79° | Covers |
| 8mm C-Mount Lens (CIL521) | 8 mm | C-mount | f/1.5 | 53° | 32° | 60° | Covers |
| 8.5mm C-Mount Lens (CIL508) | 8.5 mm | C-mount | f/2.4 | 52° | 30° | 59° | Covers |
| 9.1mm M12 Lens (CIL092) | 9.1 mm | M12 | f/2.6 | 49° | 28° | 56° | Covers |
| Telephoto 12mm M12 Lens (CIL122) | 12 mm | M12 | f/2 | 38° | 22° | 44° | Covers |
| 12mm C-Mount Lens (CIL552) | 12 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 37° | 21° | 42° | Covers |
| Telephoto 14.2mm M12 Lens (CIL142) | 14.2 mm | M12 | f/2.6 | 32° | 18° | 36° | Covers |
| Telephoto 16mm M12 Lens (CIL160) | 16 mm | M12 | f/1.9 | 28° | 16° | 32° | Covers |
| 16mm C-Mount Lens (CIL553) | 16 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 28° | 16° | 32° | Covers |
| Telephoto 21.6mm M12 Lens (CIL121) | 21.6 mm | M12 | f/2.8 | 21° | 12° | 24° | Covers |
| Telephoto 25mm M12 Lens (CIL250) | 25 mm | M12 | f/2 | 18° | 10° | 21° | Covers |
| 25mm C-Mount Lens (CIL554) | 25 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 18° | 10° | 21° | Covers |
| Telephoto 35mm M12 Lens (CIL350) | 35 mm | M12 | f/2.4 | 13° | 7° | 15° | Covers |
| 35mm C-Mount Lens (CIL555) | 35 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 13° | 7° | 15° | Covers |
| Telephoto 50mm M12 Lens (CIL051) | 50 mm | M12 | f/2.8 | 9° | 5° | 11° | Covers |
| 50mm C-Mount Lens (CIL556) | 50 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 9° | 5° | 11° | Covers |
| Telephoto 75mm M12 Lens (CIL076) | 75 mm | M12 | f/3.4 | 6° | 3° | 7° | Covers |
| 75mm C-Mount Lens (CIL557) | 75 mm | C-mount | f/3 | 6° | 3° | 7° | Covers |
| Telephoto 100mm M12 Lens (CIL100) | 100 mm | M12 | f/3.6 | 5° | 3° | 5° | Covers |
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 9.25 mm sensor diagonal. Confirm corner illumination and MTF at your aperture, wavelength, and working distance. A complete circular fisheye image fits inside the sensor only when its diameter is no larger than the sensor's short side. 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 OX08B40
Start from the field of view and working distance your application needs. Confirm that the lens image circle covers the active sensor diagonal and that the mount provides the required focus travel and rear clearance. A lens megapixel rating alone does not establish resolution on this sensor. Compare measured MTF at the spatial frequencies your task needs, at the intended aperture, wavelength, distance, and field position, accounting for the 2.1 µm pixel pitch. Estimate framing with the Commonlands field of view calculator.
Sourcing a camera module around the OX08B40? Commonlands manufactures M12 lenses and C-mount lenses and ships from San Diego, with same-day shipping on in-stock lenses ordered before 12 PM PST. We also design and build custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the OX08B40 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned OX08B40 boards with Commonlands lenses in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom from 100 to 100,000 units per year. Talk to an applications engineer.
Related guides and tools
OX08B40 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the OX08B40 sensor?
A lens match requires sufficient image-circle coverage, suitable MTF, and mechanical clearance. Use the coverage column and calculated field of view to shortlist lenses, then verify the operating conditions on each product page.
What is the OX08B40 sensor size?
The OX08B40 is a 1/1.7" format sensor with a 8.06 × 4.54 mm active area and a 9.25 mm diagonal, built on 2.1 µm pixels at 3840x2160 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the OX08B40?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the OX08B40 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 OX08B40 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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