IP67 C-Mount Fisheye Lens 180° FoV for up to 12MP 1.1" sensors

180°@14.2mm C-Mount Fisheye Lens

The CIL505 is a 4.9mm C-Mount Fisheye Lens which provides 180° FoV at 14.2mm image circle. This IP67-rated fisheye lens is suitable for sensors with 3.45um pixel pitch or smaller.
$249.00

CIL505-F2.2-CMANIR (F/2.2 / Without Filter / C-Mount A) — we try to restock quickly, contact for availability

Lens Features

IR Corrected

IR Corrected (3.45um pixel) for surveillance applications

12MP Resolution

Suitable for 3.45um pixel pitch

IP67

IP67 rated for dust and water resistance to ensure your camera can withstand the elements.

Optical and Mechanical Specification Table

Lens Parameter Performance Detail
Part NumberCIL505
EFL4.9
F# 2.2
Resolution12MP (3.45um)
Field of View180° @ 14.2mm — Calculate FoV for your sensor
Image Circle14.2mm
Distortion-2.3% F-Θ
Weight70g
IR Cut-Off FilterNo
ConstructionAll Glass, Metal
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25,000+ Stock in California
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Frequently asked questions

What sensors work with the CIL505 C-mount fisheye lens?

The CIL505 supports sensors up to 1.1 inch format with 3.45 micron pixel pitch, including the Sony IMX304 and IMX253. Its 14.2mm image circle covers formats from 1/4 inch through 1.1 inch.

What does IP67 mean on the CIL505?

IP67 means the lens is sealed against dust ingress and can withstand temporary immersion in water. That rating lets you use the optics outdoors without adding extra weather protection around the lens itself.

How much distortion does the CIL505 have?

The CIL505 has -2.3% distortion in f-theta projection. That is moderate for a 180 degree fisheye, and it spreads resolution more evenly across the image than equidistant projection.

What is f-theta projection?

F-theta projection maps the angle of incoming light linearly to image height, h = f × θ. That mapping keeps object proportions more usable near the edge than equidistant or equisolid projection.

Can I use the CIL505 outdoors?

Yes. The IP67 rating and all-glass metal construction make the CIL505 suitable for outdoor surveillance, agricultural monitoring, weather stations, and other exposed installations.

Does the CIL505 work with standard C-mount cameras?

Yes. The standard C-mount thread, 1 inch 32 TPI with 17.526mm flange distance, fits standard C-mount cameras from Basler, FLIR, Lucid Vision, Allied Vision, and others.

The CIL505 is a 4.9mm C-mount fisheye lens with a 180° field of view through a 14.2mm image circle. It resolves 12MP at 3.45μm pixel pitch, so it matches sensors like the Sony IMX304, IMX253, and other 1.1" formats. The fixed F/2.2 aperture keeps a reasonable balance between light throughput and depth of field, which is what a 180° monitoring lens actually needs.

The IP67 rating is a real advantage here. The sealed all-glass and metal construction handles dust, moisture, and outdoor exposure better than the plastic-element fisheyes that show up in low-cost systems. That matters in outdoor security, agricultural monitoring, and any installation that will not stay clean and dry.

The distortion is -2.3% F-Θ. That projection spreads resolution more evenly across the image than equidistant or equisolid fisheye designs, so object proportions stay more usable near the edge of a 180° view. If you care about edge information instead of just novelty-wide coverage, that difference matters.

The standard C-mount thread, 1"-32 UN with 17.526mm flange distance, fits industrial cameras from Basler, FLIR, Lucid Vision, Allied Vision, and others without adapters or custom holders. The barrel weighs 70g, which is substantial but still manageable for pan-tilt units and lightweight housings. You can compare field of view on different sensor sizes at field of view calculator

Orders placed before 12 PM PST ship same day from San Diego. Contact our engineering team for volume pricing.

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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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