3mm Wide-Angle No-Distortion Lens for up to 1/1.7" sensors such as AR0821 and IMX226
Low Distortion 3.0mm M12 Lens
The CIL030 is a low distortion 3mm M12 lens which provides a 115° Horizontal Field of View on 1/1.7" sensors. The lens is suitable up to 1/1.6" format type such as AR0821 and IMX226. The fast F/2.1 combined with low distortion makes this lens great for robotics and computer vision applications.
In stock — orders before 12 PM PST ship same day
Lens Features
8MP+ Resolution
Good MTF up to 9.8mm image circle
Low Distortion
Low Distortion Wide-Angle up to 1/1.7″ format type.
Optical and Mechanical Specification Table
| Lens Parameter | Performance Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CIL030 |
| EFL | 3.0 |
| F# | 2.1 |
| Resolution | 8MP, 2.1um |
| Field of View | 115° @ 8.5mm Image Circle — Calculate FoV for your sensor |
| Image Circle | 8.8mm |
| Distortion | -5.3% TV (4:3) |
| Weight | 12.7g |
| IR Cut-Off Filter | P/N With: CIL030-F2.1-M12A650 P/N Without: CIL030-F2.1-M12ANIR |
| Construction | 4G4P, AL6061 |
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 CLA024 | CLA024 |
| e-con Systems S-Mount | 8mm - 13mm tall holder |
| Allied Vision Alvium S-Mount | Yes |
| FLIR Blackfly S Board | Yes |
| iDS uEye LE | Rev1.1: Yes, Rev1.2: Must use PN ending C-NO |
| The Imaging Source M12 | Yes |
| Basler Dart S-Mount | Yes |
*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 CIL030 3mm M12 lens?
The CIL030 supports up to 1/1.7″ sensors, including the AR0821 and IMX226, and it resolves 8MP at 2.1μm pixel pitch. The 8.8mm image circle covers those formats with good relative illumination to the corners.
How much distortion does the CIL030 wide-angle lens have?
The CIL030 has -5.3% TV distortion measured in a 4:3 aspect ratio. That is low enough for many computer vision applications, but if the job needs even less distortion, the CIL034 at 3.2mm is the stronger choice.
What is the CIL030 optical construction?
The CIL030 uses a 4G4P hybrid design, with 4 glass and 4 plastic elements, in an AL6061 aluminum barrel. That mix keeps cost down while still delivering 8MP resolution and good MTF across the 9.8mm image circle.
Which camera boards are compatible with the CIL030?
The CIL030 works with Commonlands CLA024 holders, e-con Systems boards with an 8–13mm mount, Allied Vision Alvium, FLIR Blackfly S, iDS uEye LE, The Imaging Source M12, and Basler Dart S-mount cameras.
Does the CIL030 have an IR cut filter option?
Yes. You can order CIL030-F2.1-M12A650 with a built-in 650nm IR cut filter for daylight imaging, or CIL030-F2.1-M12ANIR without a filter for NIR-sensitive or multispectral applications.
Does the CIL030 3mm M12 lens 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 CIL030.
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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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