7mm M12 Lens for Board Mount Cameras such as IMX477 and IMX412
Low Distortion 6.8mm M12 Lens
In stock — orders before 12 PM PST ship same day
Lens Features
Low Distortion
A high quality low distortion image is great for computer vision
All Glass All-Metal
Good thermal stability with all-glass all-metal construction.
Optical and Mechanical Specification Table
| Lens Parameter | Performance Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CIL068 |
| EFL | 6.8 |
| F# | 2.5 |
| Resolution | 12MP, 1.55μm |
| Field of View | 62° @ 8.0mm image circle — Calculate FoV for your sensor |
| Image Circle | 7.833 |
| Distortion | -3% Rectilin. |
| Weight | 12g |
| IR Cut-Off Filter | P/N With: CIL068-F2.5-M12A650 P/N Without: CIL068-F2.5-M12ANIR |
| Construction | 8G+IRC with Aluminum 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 CLA019 | — |
| e-con Systems S-Mount | — |
| Allied Vision Alvium S-Mount | — |
| FLIR Blackfly S Board | — |
| iDS uEye LE | — |
| The Imaging Source M12 | — |
| 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 CIL068 6.8mm M12 lens?
The CIL068 supports 1/1.8 inch and 1/2 inch sensors up to 12MP at 1.55μm pixel pitch. It pairs well with the Sony IMX477 and IMX412 in high-resolution machine vision systems.
How much distortion does the CIL068 have?
The CIL068 has just -3% rectilinear distortion. That is low enough for dimensional measurement, barcode reading, and automated optical inspection without software correction in many setups.
Can the CIL068 be used for barcode reading and machine vision inspection?
Yes. The CIL068 works well for barcode scanning, OCR, dimensional measurement, and AOI because it combines -3% distortion with 12MP resolution. The all-glass 8-element design has the resolving power needed for small feature detection on production lines.
What is the image circle of the CIL068?
The image circle is 7.833mm, which gives clean edge-to-edge illumination on 1/2 inch format sensors. The 62° field of view is specified at the 8.0mm image circle diameter. Plan working distance with our depth of field calculator at depth of field calculator
Does the CIL068 M12 lens ship from the United States?
Yes. Commonlands ships all in-stock lenses same day from San Diego, California for orders placed before 12 PM PST.
Are mechanical drawings and 3D models available for the CIL068?
Yes. 3D STP models and mechanical drawings are available on the product page and by request to engineering@commonlands.com for CAD integration.
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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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