Compact Form Factor M12 Lens for 1/1.5" sensors such as OX08B40 and AR0821
Large Format 5.5mm M12 Lens
In stock — orders before 12 PM PST ship same day
Lens Features
Compact Form Factor
A 16.8mm Total Track Length for small lightweight applications such as aerial robotics.
Optical and Mechanical Specification Table
| Lens Parameter | Performance Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CIL056 |
| EFL | 5.5 |
| F# | 2.4 |
| Resolution | 5-8MP |
| Field of View | 93° @ 9.2mm image circle — Calculate FoV for your sensor |
| Image Circle | 9.3mm |
| Distortion | -20% Rectilin @ 9.2mm |
| Weight | 4g |
| IR Cut-Off Filter | P/N With: CIL056-F2.4-M12A650 P/N Without: CIL056-F2.4-M12ANIR |
| Construction | Glass |
Mechanical Variants
| Variant | Description |
|---|---|
| M12A | No Ingress Protection, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, AL6061 Cap+Barrel |
Mechanical Layout
Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*
| Camera/Mount | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Commonlands CLA019 | CLA019 |
| e-con Systems S-Mount | 9mm - 13mm tall mount |
| Allied Vision Alvium S-Mount | Yes |
| FLIR Blackfly S Board | Yes |
| iDS uEye LE | Yes |
| The Imaging Source M12 | Rev1.1: Yes, Rev1.2: P/Ns ending C-NO |
| D3 Camera Modules | Contact D3 Engineering |
*Mechanical compatibility only, assuming the standard M12x0.5 lens mount provided by the camera manufacturer. Please check optical compatibility separately.
Frequently asked questions
What sensors are compatible with the CIL056 5.5mm M12 lens?
The CIL056 supports 1/1.5″ to 1/1.7″ sensors, including the OX08B40, AR0821, and IMX477. The 9.3mm image circle covers those formats with a 93° field of view at 5–8MP resolution.
How much distortion does the CIL056 have?
The CIL056 has -20% rectilinear distortion at the 9.2mm image circle. That is fine for robotics and navigation, but measurement work may still want software correction or a lower-distortion lens.
What is the CIL056 total track length and weight?
The CIL056 has a 16.8mm total track length and weighs 4g. That makes it unusually compact for a large-format M12 lens, which helps on aerial robotics and other weight-sensitive platforms.
Does the CIL056 M12 lens have an IR cut filter option?
Yes. You can order CIL056-F2.4-M12A650 with a built-in 650nm IR cut filter for daylight use, or CIL056-F2.4-M12ANIR without a filter for NIR-sensitive imaging.
Which camera boards work with the CIL056?
The CIL056 is mechanically compatible with Commonlands CLA019 holders, e-con Systems S-mount boards with 9–13mm mount height, Allied Vision Alvium, FLIR Blackfly S, iDS uEye LE, The Imaging Source M12, and D3 camera modules.
Does the CIL056 ship same day from the US?
Yes. Commonlands ships all in-stock lenses same day from San Diego, California for orders placed before 12 PM PST. Contact us for volume pricing on the CIL056.
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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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