Low Distortion 5.2mm M12 Lens for up to 1/1.8" Sensors such as AR2020
Low Distortion 5mm M12 Lens
The CIL052 is a low distortion 5.2mm M12 lens for up to 1/1.7" sensors. The lens is all glass with <0.2% distortion, resulting in clear images with great performance over temperature.
In stock — orders before 12 PM PST ship same day
Lens Features
16MP+ 1/1.8″
Sharp images for demanding 1.4um pixel size
All Glass
Good performance against temperature
Optical and Mechanical Specification Table
| Lens Parameter | Performance Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CIL052 |
| EFL | 5.2 |
| F# | 3.4 |
| Resolution | 16MP+, 1.4μm |
| Field of View | 70° @ 7.2mm image circle — Calculate FoV for your sensor |
| Image Circle | 9.0mm as-designed, 9.2mm maximum |
| Distortion | -0.1% Rectilin. @7.2mm |
| Weight | 13.1g |
| IR Cut-Off Filter | Optional |
| Construction | 9G |
| Chief Ray Angle | 12° @8.9mm image circle |
Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*
| Camera/Mount | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Commonlands CLA024 | CLA024 |
| e-con Systems S-Mount | 12-15mm tall mount |
| D3 Engineering | Yes |
| iDS XLS | No |
| Allied Vision | Yes |
| Basler Dart | Yes |
| The Imaging Source M12 | Yes |
| Raspberry Pi HQ M12 | No |
*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 CIL052 low distortion M12 lens?
The CIL052 fits 1/1.8″ sensors resolving 16MP+ at 1.4µm pixel pitch. The ON Semiconductor AR2020 is a direct match, and the 9.0mm image circle also covers 1/2″ sensors with the full 70° FoV.
How low is the CIL052 distortion?
Rectilinear distortion is -0.1% at the 7.2mm image circle. That level is low enough for dimensional measurement, barcode scanning, and machine vision inspection without software correction.
What filter options does the CIL052 have?
Commonlands offers four variants: CIL052-F3.4-M12A650 with 650nm IRC, CIL052-F3.4-M12ABP850 with 850nm bandpass for NIR, CIL052-F3.4-M12ANIR with no filter, and CIL052-F3.4-M12B650 with an IP-rated barrel and 650nm IRC.
What lens holder works with the CIL052?
The Commonlands CLA024 is one compatible holder, and other mounts work as well. e-con Systems boards require a 12–15mm tall mount, and Allied Vision, Basler Dart, D3 Engineering, and The Imaging Source M12 cameras are also compatible.
Does the CIL052 M12 lens ship same day from the US?
Yes, Commonlands ships in-stock M12 lenses same day from San Diego, California for orders placed before 12 PM PST.
Is the CIL052 available in an IP67 variant?
Yes, the CIL052-F3.4-M12B650 is available in the IP-rated M12B barrel. The M12A variant does not have an IP rating.
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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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