Low Distortion 3.3mm M12 Lens for up to 1/2"

No Distortion 3.3mm M12 Lens

The CIL033 is a 3.3mm no-distortion M12 lens which provides a 88° Horizontal Field of View on 1/2.3" sensors. The resolution and wide-angle output makes the CIL033 ideal for drone and video conferencing applications.
$39.00

14pcs CIL033-F2.8-M12A650 (F/2.8 / M12A / With 650nm IRC Filter) in stock in the US

95pcs CIL033-F2.8-M12ANIR (F/2.8 / M12A / Without Filter) in stock in the US

26pcs CIL033-F5.0-M12A650 (F/5.0 / M12A / With 650nm IRC Filter) in stock in the US

15pcs CIL033-F8.0-M12A650 (F/8.0 / M12A / With 650nm IRC Filter) in stock in the US

In stock — orders before 12 PM PST ship same day

Lens Features

Wide-Angle FoV

Create a camera with a wide Field of View of 88° horizontally on 1/2.3″ sensors

10MP+ Resolution

Optical Resolution suitable for 1.55um or smaller pixels.

No Distortion

<3% distortion and wide angle FoV results in a normal appearing image.

Optical and Mechanical Specification Table

Lens Parameter Performance Detail
Part NumberCIL033
EFL3.3
F# 2.8, 5.0
Resolution10MP
Field of View88° @ 6.3mm image circle — Calculate FoV for your sensor
Image Circle8.6mm
Distortion2% TV
Weight6g
IR Cut-Off FilterP/N With: CIL033-F2.8-M12A650
P/N Without: CIL033-F2.8-M12ANIR
ConstructionHybrid Glass/Plastic with Aluminum Barrel

Mechanical Variants

Variant Description
M12A No Ingress Protection, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, Aluminum Barrel

Mechanical Layout

A Wide Angle No Distortion 3mm M12 Lens with 3.3mm Focal Length mechanical drawing

Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*

Camera/Mount Compatibility
Commonlands CLA018 CLA018
e-con Systems S-Mount 7mm-10 tall holder
Allied Vision Alvium S-Mount Yes
FLIR Blackfly S Board No
iDS uEye LE Rev1.1: No, Rev1.2: No
The Imaging Source M12 No
Basler Dart S-Mount Please submit Inquiry to Basler

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

Same Day Ship by 12 PM PST
US-Based Optical Engineering Support
25,000+ Stock in California
100% MTF Tested

Frequently asked questions

What sensors does the CIL033 3.3mm M12 lens support?

The CIL033 covers sensors up to 1/2 inch format, including 1/2.3 inch and 1/2.5 inch sensors. It resolves 10MP at 1.55μm pixel pitch across an 8.6mm image circle.

What is the distortion on the CIL033?

The CIL033 has 2% TV distortion. That is low enough for most applications to skip software correction, and straight lines still look straight across the 88° field.

What is the difference between the CIL033 F/2.8 and F/5.0 variants?

The F/2.8 version gathers more light, while the F/5.0 version gives more depth of field for fixed-focus inspection. The optical design stays the same. Check the tradeoff at depth of field calculator

Is the CIL033 compatible with FLIR Blackfly S?

No, the CIL033 is not mechanically compatible with FLIR Blackfly S boards. If you need Blackfly compatibility, look at the CIL039 or CIL078.

Does the CIL033 ship same day from the US?

Yes, in-stock CIL033 lenses ship same day from San Diego, California for orders placed before 12 PM PST.

Can I get a mechanical drawing or STP file for the CIL033?

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

The CIL033 is a 3.3mm M12 lens that comes in F/2.8 and F/5.0 versions for sensors up to 1/2" format. It gives 88° horizontal field of view on 1/2.3" sensors through a 6.3mm image circle, and distortion stays at 2% TV, which is modest for this focal length and field angle.

The lens resolves 10MP at 1.55μm pixel pitch. That makes it a good fit for drone downlinks, video conferencing, and wide-area surveillance when you want a wide image that still looks natural instead of obviously fisheye. The 8.6mm image circle covers 1/2" sensors with margin. You can check coverage the field of view calculator

Hybrid glass and plastic optics in an aluminum barrel keep weight at 6g. The F/5.0 variant gives you more depth of field and less light, which is usually the better trade for fixed-focus inspection. Order CIL033-F2.8-M12A650 or CIL033-F5.0-M12A650 with the 650nm IR cut filter, or choose the NIR variants without a filter for near-infrared sensing.

The lens is compatible with the Commonlands CLA018 lens holder (7-10mm tall), e-con Systems S-mount boards, and Allied Vision Alvium. FLIR Blackfly S, iDS uEye LE, and The Imaging Source M12 are not mechanically compatible with this lens.

Commonlands ships this lens same day from San Diego before 12 PM PST. We 100% MTF test every CIL033 on Trioptics equipment before it leaves our facility.

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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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