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M12 zoom lens
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Varifocal Zoom M12 Lens for up to 1/2.7" Sensors

7X Zoom M12 Lens 6mm-42mm

The CIL461 is is a 7X optical zoom M12 lens for up to 3MP 1/2.7" cameras. The lens has an EFL of 6mm-42mm allowing for true optical zoom with fixed focus. Contact us if you need a motorized version.

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There are 100 units CIL461-F2.3-M12ANIR (F/2.3 / M12A / Without Filter) in stock in the US.

There are 0 units CIL461-F2.3-M12BNIR (F/2.3 / M12B / Without Filter) at our US location. We try to restock quickly. Please contact us for availability.

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Lens Features

7X Optical Zoom

Varifocal zoom lens for adjustable optical zoom

Adjustable Focus

Adjust Focus after gluing in place

Optical and Mechanical Specification Table

Lens ParameterPerformance Detail
Part NumberCIL461
Format Type 1/2.7"
EFL6mm-42mm
F# 2.5+
Resolution 2MP 3um
Field of View62° @ 6.6mm image circle
Calculate for your sensor using our M12 Lens Calculator
Image Circle6.6mm
Distortion-10% F-Θ
Weight57g
IR Cut-Off FilterP/N Without: CIL461-F2.3-M12ANIR
Construction7G

Mechanical Variants

Variant Description
"M12A" IP69K, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, AL6061 Cap+Barrel

Mechanical Layout

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Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*

Camera/MountCompatibility
Commonlands Compatible MountCLA019
e-con Systems / Standard S-Mount8mm - 10mm tall holder
Allied Vision Alvium S-MountNo
FLIR Blackfly S BoardNo
iDS uEye LERev1.1: No, Rev1.2: No
The Imaging Source M12No
Basler Dart S-MountContact Basler

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

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Engineering & Quality Assured

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US Engineering Support

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