7mm M12 Lens for 1/2" sensors such as MT9P031
Low Distortion 7.2mm M12 Lens
In stock — orders before 12 PM PST ship same day
Lens Features
Compact Form Factor
A small size for lightweight or hidden applications
Optical and Mechanical Specification Table
| Lens Parameter | Performance Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CIL872 |
| EFL | 7.2 |
| F# | 2.8 |
| Resolution | 5MP, 2.2μm |
| Field of View | 48° @ 6.3mm — Calculate FoV for your sensor |
| Image Circle | 8.0mm |
| Distortion | '<1% TV |
| Weight | 2g |
| IR Cut-Off Filter | P/N With: CIL872-F2.8-M12A650 P/N Without: CIL872-F2.8-M12ANIR |
| Construction | Hybrid Glass/Plastic, with AL6061 Barrel |
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 CLA018 | CLA018 |
| Commonlands CLA021 | With CLA021 |
| e-con Systems S-Mount | No |
| Allied Vision Alvium S-Mount | No |
| FLIR Blackfly S Board | Rev1.1: No, Rev1.2: No |
| iDS uEye LE | No |
| The Imaging Source M12 | Please submit Inquiry to Basler |
| Basler Dart S-Mount | — |
*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 work with the CIL872 7mm M12 lens?
The CIL872 is made for 1/2″ sensors like the ON Semiconductor MT9P031, and it resolves 5MP at 2.2μm pixel pitch. The 8.0mm image circle covers 1/2″ format with margin.
How much distortion does the CIL872 have?
The CIL872 has less than 1% TV distortion. That is low enough for barcode scanning, dimensional measurement, and machine vision inspection without software correction in many setups.
What is the CIL872 image circle and field of view?
The CIL872 produces an 8.0mm image circle with a 48° diagonal field of view measured at the 6.3mm active area. Use the calculator at field of view calculator to model your specific sensor.
What lens holder does the CIL872 use?
The CIL872 works with the Commonlands CLA018 holder and other compatible mounts. For e-con Systems boards, pair it with the CLA021 adapter.
Does the CIL872 come with an IR cut filter?
Two variants are available. CIL872-F2.8-M12A650 includes a 650nm IR cut filter for standard daylight use, and CIL872-F2.8-M12ANIR ships without a filter for NIR-sensitive applications.
Does the CIL872 ship same day from San Diego?
Yes. Commonlands ships the CIL872 same day from San Diego for orders placed before 12 PM PST.
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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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