Lens Features
Large Format
An image circle >=9.0mm with good relative illumination to the corners.
Fast and Low Distortion
F/1.7 combined with less than -4% distortion to achieve optimal computer vision performance.
IP67 available
Ingress protected variant available for external applications.
Optical and Mechanical Specification Table
| Lens Parameter | Performance Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CIL059 |
| Format Type | 1/1.7" |
| EFL | 5.9mm |
| F# | F/1.7, F/4.0, and F/5.6 available |
| Resolution | 1.7: 4-6MP, 3um 4.0: 12MP, 1.55μm 5.6: 8-10MP, 1.85um |
| Field of View | 76° @ 8.8mm image circle
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| Image Circle | 9.0mm as designed, 10.4mm maximum |
| Distortion | -4% Rectilin @8.8mm |
| Weight | 10.5g |
| IR Cut-Off Filter | P/N With: CIL059-F1.7-M12B650, CIL059-F4.0-M12A650, CIL059-F5.6-M12A650 P/N Without: CIL059-F1.7-M12BNIR, CIL059-F4.0-M12ANIR, CIL059-F5.6-M12ANIR |
| Construction | 4G4P with Aluminum Barrel |
| Chief Ray Angle (CRA) | 22°@9.3mm Im.Circ. |
Mechanical Variants
| Variant | Description |
|---|---|
| "M12A" | No Ingress Protection, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, AL6061 Cap+Barrel |
| "M12B" | IP67, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, AL6061 Cap+Barrel |
Mechanical Layout

Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*
| Camera/Mount | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| CLA019 | |
| 9mm - 13mm tall mount | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| 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.
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